After Bobbie's admission those present are stricken. Kipper sees his future at the Morning Star coming to an end but is nevertheless accepting her action, happy to have their engagement renewed. Bertie decides to involve Roderick Glossop alias Swordfish, who suggests that Kipper might act as a rescuer to Upjohn after he has been pushed into the lake. The resulting gratitude should serve to restore Upjohn's feelings towards Kipper.