Laarmans feels sorry for Mrs Lauwereyssen and tries to convince her not to sign the contract or to reduce the amount of obliged prints, but is not able to convince her. Later he speaks with Boormans in an attempt to void the contract or to reduce the price and Boormans agrees that Mrs Lauwereyssen can pay the invoice on 12 month terms. In meantime Mrs Lauwereyssen is aware she has been swindled.
Laarmans tries to help Mrs Lauwereyssen by trying to prevent her from signing a contract or reducing the amount of prints required, but is unsuccessful. He then negotiates with Boormans to either void the contract or reduce the price, and Boormans agrees to allow Mrs Lauwereyssen to pay the invoice over 12 months.  Mrs Lauwereyssen becomes aware that she has been deceived.