Mercedes has made ready for departure. She'll home to her mother in Sicily, after the school burnt down, although both Jan Erik, his friends and wooer Michael von Stjerne begs and begs her to stay. But no, Mercedes and Doggy want to go home! Jan Erik has one last desperate shot in the gun back. Simon is excited about his radio project at the port, but lacks money to deposit in order to realize his dream. Hanne has apparently allowed herself to be seduced by Mayor Hans Holm. Anyway she thanks yes to an exciting offer over the phone.
—mesmermann