To lift the veil that shrouds the future, and know the mysteries of her destiny, is the desire of Lucy as she hesitates to accept her lover's proposals. As if in answer to her thoughts a peddler offers her through the window a book by means of which a speedy answer to any question affecting the future can be easily obtained. So Lucy takes the book and alone with her maid the questions are put and answered until having satisfied herself as to what the future will bring she at last makes her decision.