I understand what was going on here. In the Second Season, many of the episodes have social justice efforts. Here it's about a Ferengi woman who dresses up as a man and leads Quark's efforts to acquire great wealth. The problem is that no one knows she is a woman. She is masterful, but has no chance in the male dominated world. My problem is that I am bored to death with the Ferengi and their Rules of Acquisition. Also, Quark is a pariah on the station, not because of his avarice but because of his involvement with evil consorts.