The speaker describes breaking into Tiffany's to steal a priceless chandelier instead of raiding the vault.

• Breaks into Tiffany's at midnight, targeting the chandelier over the vault.
• Is caught by Tiffany, the owner's daughter, during the theft.

An unexpected romantic encounter with Tiffany leads to a night together and a deceptive escape plan.

• The speaker and Tiffany engage in a romantic affair throughout the night.
• In the morning, the speaker escapes in a police uniform and deceives Tiffany with plans to meet in Mexico.

The speaker reveals a life-long deception involving their escape to Canada, a surprise son, and a rendezvous in Paris.

• The speaker escapes to Canada, preferring the cold and distrusting Tiffany.
• Decades later, learns of a son who is now the Chief of Police.

The narrative concludes with the speaker avoiding a final meeting with Tiffany and revealing the chandelier's hiding place.

• The speaker instructs Tiffany to meet in Paris but instead goes to Berlin.
• The chandelier is revealed to be stashed in Berlin.