Arroseur et arrosé, III (1897)

In a peaceful neighborhood, a gardener carefully tends to his flowers each morning. His routine is disrupted when a playful young boy mischievously turns on the water hose, soaking him. Annoyed, the gardener chases the boy, briefly grabbing his ear and swatting his bottom before letting him go. The boy runs off laughing, and the gardener returns to his gardening with a new perspective. This gentle story explores the familiar contrast between childhood fun and adult patience, set in a calm community garden.