Plot

Business is still suffering after the newspaper story so Henri brings in the formidable journalist Winifred Bonfils Black. At the same time a contrite Frank Edwards resigns from the paper and meets Lady Mae, who tells him and Harry that she knows Loxley blackmailed Edgerton and is the real culprit. Harry invites her and Pimble to live with the Selfridges, reconciling Mae with Rose, and they unite against Loxley when he storms in to drag his wife back. Rose is feeling unwell and is advised to take a break from London by Delphine. Mae believes Delphine is trying to steal Harry from Rose and indeed Delphine makes a play for Harry, who rebuffs her. Winifred's article is very positive, largely built around Agnes, who has other reasons to be happy, as George, missing and feared dead, comes home and she is engaged to Victor. Grove has a son with Doris but is still jealously censuring Miss Mardle for her relationship with young Florian, who is now working in a factory.—don @ minifie-1

Business at the store is still bad and Harry decides to do something about it. He takes up Delphine's suggestion that they turn the restaurant into a replica of her nightclub. He also agrees to Henri's suggestion that they invite noted syndicated journalist Winifred Bonfils Black to a write a story of her choosing about the store. She chooses to write about Agnes. Delphine clearly has her eyes on Harry and it's Lady Mae who takes her to task. The gossip columns report that Mae has left her husband and she contacts journalist Frank Edwards to tell him about Loxley blackmailing Lord Edgerton to get a seat on the military supply committee. Miss Mardle and her young Belgian refugee are now lovers and Mr. Grove takes her to task for inappropriate behavior when he sees the young man kiss her on the cheek in front of the store. Agnes meanwhile continues to fear for her brother George as it has now been three weeks since he was reported as missing in action.—garykmcd