at the town's baths, jani discovers that many of the islanders are disenchanted with how the men have been allocated. jani tries to reassure everyone that no one is officially betrothed yet. various ideas are thrown around, including communism. jani decides to be noble and offers a solution (even if it means losing her chance of romance with peter). the cup final of the island's rugby league takes place tomorrow; the winning team will draw lots and the lucky four who win will get the men.