A merchant named Lawrence encounters Holo, a girl with the ears and tail of a wolf. An ancient goddess who longs to return to her northern home, she joins Lawrence in his travels.

Lawrence and Holo meet a young merchant who shares a scheme he hopes will bring profit. Holo teaches Lawrence how to relate to folks who may wish to deceive.

Holos wily charm helps Lawrence get a great price in a fur trade, and the money exchanging scheme might be too good to be true.