- Morris's doctor tells him he needs to continue to rest. He's coming along, but he absolutely cannot rush his recovery.
- In bed, Morris recollects his childhood and listens to the silence from the store.
- He can tell business is bad. The register doesn't ring.
- Morris decides he needs to go down to the store.
- Ida is aghast.
- Morris is determined to get rid of Frank.
- Ida objects, begging him to keep the man on one more week.
- Morris remains determined.