Hiram and Maria stop at a big hotel in the city. From the moment they arrive they are confronted by outstretched palms and compelled to tip every waiter, bellboy and porter in the house. Even a cabaret dancer, whose work captivates Hiram, places her open hand under his nose. In disgust Hiram and his wife decide to return to their room. Hiram makes a mistake, however, and finds himself in the room of an old maid who is performing her toilet. Maria enters what she supposes is their room and confronts a young man in rather scanty attire. The country people decide that the city is no place for them and return home. A week later, Blane, the manager of the hotel, finds himself stranded in front of Hiram's house when his automobile breaks down. He decides to stop at the farmhouse overnight. He is recognized by Hiram and Maria. The two determine to give Blane a taste of what they experienced at his hotel. Blane finds himself up against a tipping system that has his own beaten forty ways. He tips the hired girl, chore-boy, Hiram, Maria, hired hands and then is compelled to repeat the performance. To cap the climax, Maria and Hiram do a cabaret act, for which the amazed Blane has to pay liberally. The following morning Blane asks for his bill and is staggered at the amount demanded. He learns his lesson, however. Hastening back to the city, he lowers his rates and abolishes the tipping system in his hotel.