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"Clothes Make the Man" is by far the most popular story from Keller's novella cycle "The People of Seldwyla." Wenzel Strapinski, a romantically inclined, unemployed journeyman tailor, also comes from Seldwyla. Due to a misunderstanding that he does not have the courage to clear up, he is mistaken for a rich Polish count in the neighboring town of Goldach because of his precious coat. The official's daughter Nettchen sees in him the man of her dreams and falls in love. The engagement party brings the truth to light and Wenzel flees into the night. But Nettchen stands by him and recognizes the sincerity of his love.