Rumbold is informed that one of the board of directors for Grace Bros is retiring due to ill health, meaning he could be considered for the position. For Peacock, he delights at taking over as floor manager, while Grainger and Slocombe both want to replace him as floor walker if this happens. Meanwhile, Humphries reveals he can read palms, and does so for Peaccock and Slocombe, knowing his readings often come true.