Susie has increasing doubts about her talent as a young artist. Her elderly neighbor Mr. Behrman, on the other hand, is convinced that he is going to produce a masterpiece. After a disagreement, Behrman tries to prove to Susie that she is missing one essential quality of a true artist. Will she listen to him? Based on a short story by the American author O'Henry, this is a quiet, nostalgic film.