- Karp advises Morris on how to handle the prospective buyer, Podolsky.
- His advice is to be less than honest about the deplorable state of the business.
- Reluctantly, Morris nods in agreement.
- Podolsky shows up.
- He opts not to go to the back, but slides into a corner.
- A few customers come in. Morris attends to them.
- Afterwards, Morris tries to make small talk with Podolsky. The young man doesn't say much.
- His conscience getting to him, Morris throws caution to the wind and tells Podolsky what's what with the store.
- Ida tries to stop him, but no luck.
- She's furious with Morris.
- No customers come in from ten till noon.
- Morris hides away. Ida sits in the back. Podolsky quietly leaves.