The story is about a little mouse named La Rateta Boniqueta who finds some money and buys a ribbon. She goes out on the balcony to wear it. Various animals come to propose to her, including a dog, rooster, duck, donkey, and cat, but their night noises would keep her awake. Finally a little mouse comes who says he will sleep and be quiet at night, so she agrees to marry him. They get married and live happily ever after.