A young boy enters a coffee shop, carefully counting his coins to afford an ice cream sundae. When he learns it costs 50 cents, he opts for plain ice cream at 35 cents instead so he can leave a tip. The waitress misjudges him as indecisive and treats him rudely, unaware of his thoughtful intentions. After finishing his dessert, the boy leaves behind a generous tip but never returns; the waitress is left with guilt over her hasty judgment.