Ivan Vassilievich Lomov, dressed formally, visits his neighbor Stefan Stefanovich Chubukov, who fears he's come to borrow money, but is delighted to learn Lomov is proposing to Chubukov's daughter Natalia.
The Proposal
The fate of Will Lomov's heartfelt proposal hangs in the balance as he waits for Natalya's response, but their tendency to argue may ultimately sabotage their chance at love.