Louberger, director of an orphanage, is full of praise for a former boarder, Mr. Sauval, who has become their benefactor. One night he arrives and he does not seem to be exactly the man described by Louberger. He has in fact become a crooked lawyer and he is wanted for a crime he has just committed. Despite his efforts he will not escape the police but he will manage to remain, in the eyes of the children, at the height of his legend.

Louberger dirige un orphelinat de campagne, un vieil original, débarque à l'improviste c’est Sauval, un ancien élève qui est maintenant le bienfaiteur de la maison. Le pensionnat est sens dessus dessous car le vieux directeur a su inspirer aux enfants respect et vénération à l'égard du visiteur.