- A downstairs dalliance and a happy outing to a seaside resort divert the staff as war looms on the European continent.
- Hazel and James marriage seems to have come to and end. She tells Richard that should James' expected appointment to his company's holdings in India come through, she will not accompany him. Richard is understanding and agrees with her that it's the best course of action. The political situation in Europe is unraveling and Richard is concerned that they could soon be at war. His own views seem at odds with the general population where war fever has taken hold. Richard is convinced that the war will last a long time - the general view is that it'll all be over by Christmas - and cost many lives. Below stairs, Hudson is all for a war against what he sees as the evil Hun. Mrs. Bridges is occupied by other things, particularly Albert Lyons who supplies them with game and fish. It's quite obvious he has his eye on her and she fully anticipates a proposal is forthcoming. On a trip to the seaside however, she sees a different side of him. War is soon declared and James is called up by his Regiment. It's obvious that Hazel is now trapped, unable to leave as she had hoped.—garykmcd
- Mrs. Bridges has taken a shine to Albert Lyons, purveyor of fish and poultry to the Bellamy household. She invites him to downstairs luncheon and becomes increasingly smitten with him. Upstairs, Hazel tells Richard that she plans to leave James and hopes 'to seek refuge with her typewriting machine somewhere.' The servants plan an excursion to Hearne Bay during a Bank Holiday and Mrs. Bridges is dismayed by her chance encounter with a drunken Mr. Lyons. With the invasion of Belgium, England is irrevocably involved in the European conflict, Captain James leaves Hazel and Richard to report for duty and Richard tells Hazel that she is needed now more than ever at Eaton Place. That pleasant order of life the Richard has known and loved, the world of the late Lady Marjorie has starkly come to an end forever.—gaelicguy
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