Thu, Jul 13, 1978
Patrice Lefranc, a gemstone salesman for Maison Peyrot, has just returned from a trip to the Far East. Arriving home at dawn, he finds his wife Jacqueline missing. He goes to see his boss, Peyrot, who tells him that he wants to sell his business and finally enjoy his retirement. When Edmond Gauthier, an elderly gem cutter, hears the news, he is distraught, as Peyrot is his most important customer. When Patrice returns home, his wife has just arrived. An argument breaks out between the couple, and Patrice announces his decision to file for separation.