The love story between Louka and Sergius.

Though initially shocked by his flirtatious behavior, Louka engages with Sergius, both teasing and confronting him about the gap between his ideals and conduct. She declares her love for Sergius, unembarrassed by their difference in social standing. At the end of the play Sergius proposes to her and they are engaged.

Sergius, despite grandly proclaiming his love for Raina, finds their relationship exhausting. He flirts heavily with Louka, whom he feels at ease with. In the end, he demonstrates courage and embraces his true feelings and asks Louka for her hand in marriage.