A filmben a fogadóba betér egy vendég, akinek egyedi koporsó alakú táska van a kezében. Mikor kinyitja bebútorozza saját berendezésével a szobát és a családját is elővarázsolja a bőröndből. Majd amilyen rejtélyesen olyan nagy felhajtással távozik.

Text of censorship of a silent feature film: A man carrying a carpetbag comes to see the concierge of an apartment building, and is shown an unfurnished room that is available. He agrees to rent it, and opens up his bag so that he can begin to move in. The bag contains an astonishing variety of furnishings and decorations, and soon he and his family have settled in. All is well until the day comes when the rent is due.