Spa-attendant Engelbert Spargel is satisfied with his life. That is, until his dead brother leaves him a large inheritance. This leads to constant family quarrels about how they will spend his money, so Spargel doesn't want the inheritance. His family tries to convince him that the money is the result of winning the lottery.

Bademeister Engelbert Spargel ist zufrieden mit seinem Leben. Bis ihm sein verstorbener Bruder eine große Erbschaft vermacht. Wegen eines alten Familienstreits will Spargel das Erbe nicht annehmen. Darum behauptet seine Familie, das Geld sei ein Lotterie-Gewinn.