In this story, Luisa, a cleaning lady, gets entangled in a web of lies involving her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Benson. Mrs. Benson is having an affair, and Luisa is asked to cover for her. When Mr. Benson confronts them, the situation escalates as Luisa tries to protect herself from being accused of stealing money and covering up the affair. Eventually, the truth comes out, revealing that Mrs. Benson has been unfaithful for a long time. Mr. Benson, who had known about the affair, dismisses both Mrs. Benson and her lover, and Luisa, who had covered for them out of loyalty, is forgiven by Mr. Benson for her part in the deception. The story highlights the importance of truth and the consequences of dishonesty.