After Mr Pritchard gets an invitation to act as Servants’ Representative for an uo coming Servants’ Ball, he meets fellow representative Miss Whisset and a courtship ends up following. The Holland’s marriage problems deepen and Lady Agnes decides to take some time away from forom the house. Sir Hallam finds himself thrown into turmoil with Agnes away and he becomes increasingly reckless. After he is confronted with the reality of his behaviour he starts to question whether his actions have had more sinister consequences.