In the rural setting of Nor-Shen, against the backdrop of everyday life in the early twentieth century, Markos and Zarman try to find out who is stealing from their cellar. Suspicion falls on the servant, but the parents’ watchful eyes uncover a truth hidden within the family. Through Artush’s story, the narrative explores ideas about raising children, honesty, and adults’ trust. With humor and gentle satire, it sketches the relationships within a rural family and raises the question of responsibility.