Mickey and Donald are six months overdue on their rent payments for their home. Sheriffs in the United States Pete bangs on the front door and punches Mickey in the face when he goes to answer. Pete gives them a "''Notice to Dispossess''" authorizing him not only to Eviction them, but to Public auction as Collateral (finance). He furiously strikes a match on Donald's bill to light his cigar, throws it into his mouth and then leaving to put signs for cheap furniture.