A position opens up at the Institute of Psychology Manfred a faculty psychologist jumps at the career opportunity of a lifetime spurred on by his girlfriend Therese who is also a coworker Then a new psychologist joins the staff jeopardising his plans It pains Manfred who bends over backwards to curry favour no end to see his new colleague Poul win over the institute chairman with his smooth easygoing style It is time Manfred figures to tip the scales of justice