Ena feels depressed and old after her fight with Elsie. Not looking forward to arguing when collecting rent, she gives the job to Minnie for a shilling in the pound commission and sends her to get this week's. Elsie is similarly depressed as she realises she's getting old and heading towards nothing, only happy to have Dennis to keep her company. She pays her rent with no fuss when Minnie calls but insists on the window being repaired. When Minnie's gone, Elsie breaks down. Swindley is given hints by Mr Papagopolous that he may be promoted to area manager for Gamma Garments. The pipes freeze in the shop with the cold spell. Minnie gets her eightpence and halfpenny commission from Ena. Len has twenty jobs on for burst pipes and can't answer them all for several hours. He is delighted when J