This book is a “light reading” book; there is no horror or crime here. Former intelligence officer Otkryty invites Syroezhkin, who lost his job, to make a fireplace stove. He completed the job, but upon learning that his daughter is in love with Otkryty’s son, he decides to separate the young people. Why does he start to harm the “employer”. In response, he also comes up with small, but no less original and funny “village jokes.” From that moment on, a “black cat” ran between the families. But the children of the quarreling adults continue to meet. And one day a girl receives advice from a friend: go to church and pray for the reconciliation of her parents. She agreed and began to ask the Mother of God for help. The “jokes” between the scout and the stove maker did not last long; suddenly both sides fell silent. So did the children in love really beg for reconciliation?!