Christine Mackie

Edith is asked to pen a newspaper column; Isobel offers Ethel a position in her household; Matthew questions the management of the estate; and Sybil goes into labour.

The annual cricket match draws near and it brings out Robert's competitive side. Violet's great-niece Rose arrives, while Matthew and Mary seem to be keeping secrets from each other. Thomas's future appears to be uncertain, but he may have found an unexpected ally in Bates.