In search of further filth, Lady Scarlet and her companion, Victoria, gather trash from the street with a shovel. They tread on the mixture of mud, waste, and cigarette butts, thoroughly dirtying their feet. The despicable sole licker is quick to arrive, eagerly attempting to clean the ladies’ feet with his tongue. Despite Lady Scarlet’s spitting to assist him, his tongue turns black from the grime. The man continues to lick the soles, suck on the heels and toes, but the dirt remains, prompting the ladies to mock him for his poor performance.