Before taking a skiing holiday prescribed by his doctor, Dries Rustenburg leaves Jan van Gorkom in charge of the factory and asks him to thoroughly go over the expenses once more. Jan takes the opportunity to take out secretary Jannie once he is in command. Meanwhile, André Hageman is pleading with Mary and her mother to give him say over their valuable stocks. Ellen and Harm, while out on a date, spot accountant Doornbos at the casino.