Arthur (Turlough Convery) tells Georgina (Crystal Clarke) Sidney was in Antigua at her behest and this leaves her intrigued, but I would've thought a little guilty at what happened to him. Though she doesn't show any such feelings and is more puzzled at her own predicament in finding this out, selfishly. Cue Charles (Alex Vlahos) and his scene with Arthur in which he just seems to ingratiate himself. Putting on airs and graces of being the arrogant, put upon artists. More so since Arthur is at times gullible and sees a possible friend in everyone, however this isn't a harsh criticism just that he's very approachable. As opposed to Tom (Kris Marshall) who just drives people apart and potty at his less than informed decisions. Easily gullible in that respect too. Whereas Arthur appears to have more of a head for business than Tom. Charles sketches Arthur on the beach and says he would be deemed very artistic-y in Paris. As said a chance to get in with the crowd, particularly Georgiana.
Charlotte is frowned upon when she enters Heyrick Park through the front door as she should be using the servant's entrance from now on. She's met by the housekeeper, Mrs Wheatley (Flo Wilson). On her first day there she's also late and Mrs Wheatley proceeds to tell her she's part of a wager on how long she'll last (was this is a subtle reference to The Sound of Music, sans bet as the governesses who were driven away by the Von Trapp children.) As Augusta's first words are to this effect as she doesn't need a governess. Charlotte says that her bet is safe as she has a resolve to stay and once her mind is made up she very rarely changes it. Well wait til she meets her employer Colborne (Ben Lloyd Hughes). Who introduces Augusta (Eloise Webb) and his daughter, Leonora/Leo (Flora Mitchell). Not an easy task as he also seems distanced from them too. He only wants her to convert Leo to a lady and for Augusta to be prepared for marriage. As women shouldn't be working let alone having an education, thinking for themselves being up above their station. Augusta who appears to be on the same wavelength as her uncle taunts Rose for being single and embroiders 'spinster' making sure to point it out to Charlotte. Charlotte tells her about Sidney and being loved, but he died. Making Augusta endear to her a little more.
Alison (Rosie Graham) has cast her sights and net firmly on Captain Carter (Maxim Ays) and obsequiously treats Captain Fraser (Frank Blake) like a leper. Being enamoured of the one she feels is more handsome and brave. Georgiana accompanies her to their camp as the soldiers engage in swordplay and Carter admits he isn't as intellectually gifted as Fraser. Thus requiring his help in procuring Alison's advances with a touch of poetry, which Fraser helps him with. A veritable Cyrano de Bergerac scenario.
Meanwhile Tom ignores Arthur's request of building a Theatre Royal but he's more interested in a permanent barracks. Like what possible attraction could they have, let alone a money making idea. Tom proceeds to show Lennox around the town and Arthur senses the flaws in him whereas Tom whole heartedly accepts him for who he is. No alarm bells ringing for him, not when money bells ring instead. Lennox senses Tom's hastiness and eagerness in wanting the barracks to go ahead and also his gullible nature which he will use to his advantage. Not like Sidney is there to rescue him.
Edward (Jack Fox) tries to show Lady Denham (Anne Reid)that he's a changed man but Esther (Charlotte Spencer) can see through the charade suggesting he should go drown himself. Many references to water and drowning in this, especially since Alison will also almost meet that fate in an episode. Was that some kind of Mill on the Floss moment. Whilst in church, Ester is accosted by the Rev Hankins (Kevin Eldon) who makes snide comments about her and children. Though his sister, Beatrice (Sandy McDade) knows what Charlotte is going through and suggests a midwife who may be able to help her with her baby predicament as she has with other women.
At the dinner, an opportunity for Charles to make a spectacle of himself in the hopes of winning Georgina over, showing his typical artist demeanour. As he proceeds to toast Napoleon to the chagrin of Lennox. Who is persuaded by Lady Denham to ignore him as he's an artist. Maybe that should be in inverted commas as it's a very big clue to his actual deceptive nature. By trying to show Georgiana he's not a consummate bore, he tires to worm his way into her affections, as he senses that's what she's interested in. As Arthur places their name cards together at the dinner table seating arrangements. Lennox tries to impress Charlotte but she's not falling for any of it least of which his reaction of disdain when she tells him she's a governess for Colbourne. It's as if someone's walked over Lennox's grave when he hears that! Alison getting to sit next to Fraser where she does get more banter than she would have with Carter.
The cliffhanger of the ep is Clara (Lily Sacofsky) turning up, a very pregnant Clara, allegedly the father being Edward. Of course this is off played with Esther who desperately wants a child but can't and here's Clara who has it all, except Esther's wealth.
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