In this story, a young woman looking for a job treats a scruffy older man rudely when he tries to offer help at a bus stop. She dismisses him harshly, assuming he's unimportant. Later, she meets another man who offers her a ride to an interview for a job as an assistant, which she eagerly accepts. Upon arriving at the company, she praises the place and the boss, unaware of what’s coming next.

When the boss comes in for the interview, the woman realizes with shock that he is the same man she rudely dismissed earlier. He confronts her about the way she treated him, explaining that he values respect, good character, and principles in his employees. Despite her apologies, the boss decides not to hire her, saying that her behavior at the bus stop revealed her true character.

The woman leaves upset, and the man who had brought her in is surprised to learn about her behavior. The boss reminds him that beauty on the outside doesn't matter if someone is disrespectful and superficial on the inside, and encourages him to seek a person with genuine qualities. The story concludes with a lesson about the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of appearances.