Wholesaler Madsen is close to finalizing the purchase of the cheap timber that Molin has suggested to him. Meanwhile, Molin is trying hard to hide that he is on the edge of bankrupcy and that the timber does not belong to one of his clients, but to himself, bought with the client's money and without his knowledge. At the same time, Molin must make sure that his beautiful wife stays away from Weyse. Meanwhile, there are good things for Amanda, who sells an idea for a commercial with Weyse. Meanwhile, manufacturer Frigh arranges a croquet tournament, Edith comes face to face with the man she once dreamt of, and Fie's sister, Ane, demonstrates that secrets are not reserved for hotel guests.

Little Severin has been stung by a wasp but Weyse is sure its a viper and that immediate action is needed. Morten also wants to see action as Merchant Madsen has bought Molin's timber from Jutland. The meeting between the two business partners turns out quite differently from what Madsen had feared. And Edith has fallen head over heels in love, which is insufferable for Otilia. Otherwise, there is peace between the Molin spouses, after a successful wood sale and the prospect of an even greater profit by helping Frigh. Finally, Fie is faced with somewhat of a dilemma as Miss Duelund from the hat store discovers that Ane has been lying to her.