In the story, a woman arrives at a restaurant and is initially intrigued by the flowers on a table, mistakenly thinking they are for her. When she requests a table for one, she is told that the establishment may not meet her expectations and is subtly suggested to find another place. The restaurant manager, Mr. Harland, intervenes, addressing the situation and indicating that the woman might not be suited for their restaurant. Despite the manager’s comments, another staff member offers to find her a suitable table, showing a willingness to accommodate her.