The story involves a man who saves another person and later finds out that the person had made a bet about whether he would help or not. The saved individual tries to repay the man with money, but the rescuer declines, insisting there are more valuable things in life than money. Instead, he asks for the first thing the man sees when he gets home. The saved man agrees to the deal and enters his house with his eyes closed, only to realize that the first thing he sees is his daughter, Sarah. The rescuer claims Sarah as his prize, which shocks the father, who realizes he has placed his daughter in a terrible situation due to his careless bet. The story ends on a tense note, as the father regrets his actions but feels bound by the deal.

The story explores themes of greed, the value of life beyond money, and the consequences of reckless decisions.