The summary is:
1. Rudolf Rassendyll was having breakfast at his brother's house when his sister-in-law Rose criticized him for not doing anything useful with his life, despite coming from the important Rassendyll family.
2. Rudolf argued that as a member of the wealthy Rassendyll family, he did not need to work for a living. This annoyed Rose as her own family was rich but less prominent than the Rassendylls.
3. Rudolf's brother Robert then entered the room and Rudolf explained to him that Rose was upset because she thought he did nothing, continuing their argument about Rudolf's laziness.