The scene opens with a description of a woman who is being teased by a "masseur" behind her husband. The woman complains about her husband's nagging, and the masseur tries to make her feel better by "smearing" her with his fingers. The masseur is the manager of the inn where the woman works, and she wonders if he is the man who gave her the massage. The manager tells her that he is also in the neighborhood, and they look forward to seeing each other again.