Unable to pay the tax, Myriam's mother Tita introduces her to a much older, wealthy Jewish doctor, Raoul (Simon Abkarian). Myriam is horrified at the prospect of marrying him and lies to her mother and Raoul, claiming she is no longer a virgin. When Raoul questions her, he realizes that Myriam does not understand what intercourse is, and decides to go on with engagement preparations.