The distinguished stock broker August Molin has been hit by nervous stomach. The sale of the building timber from Jutland to Madsen drags out, so today is definitely the last chance, to avoid revealing Molin's fraud against his senile client. Mrs. Alma Molin has tried to forget their problems and is looking forward to filming Amanda's commercial down on the beach. Weyse has also agreed to participate, unaware that the project will bring old emotions to life, that he thought were forgotten in the past. Finally, Valter tries again to court Edith. Mr. Aurland discovers Otilia's great interest in literature and comes to the sensible maid with a surprising proposition.