In a restaurant facing closure, the owner, Mr. McCallum, is desperate to impress the new landlord, Robert Carlson, and wants to clear out certain diners he views as undesirable. Tensions rise as he attempts to move them to avoid giving the impression of desperation. The diners, feeling discriminated against, resist leaving without their food. Ultimately, the situation escalates when it's revealed that the diners are actually the landlord's family, leading to a confrontation about McCallum's prejudices. The story highlights issues of bias and the consequences of prioritizing appearances over genuine hospitality.