Desanka is a young woman sitting alone in a tavern and is visibly sad. Ljubinko comes and sits next to her to keep her company. The two of them start a conversation. Desanka tells him why she is crying. She is lonely and looking for true love. Ljubinko tries to cheer her up. Ljubinko and Desanka are joined by August, or as he calls himself "Stupid August". He makes Desanka laugh even more. Then the waiter joins them. The conversations last a long time.