The experienced doorman at the Atlantic Hotel is quite proud of his position,
his responsibilities, and his uniform. One busy, rainy night, he has to take a
short rest after lugging a heavy suitcase in from the rain. Unfortunately, his
manager comes by during the short time when he is not performing his
duties. The next day, when the doorman arrives for work, he learns that he
has been replaced as doorman, and has been re-assigned to the less
strenuous but purely menial position of washroom attendant. Stunned and
humiliated, the old man struggles to carry on with his life.