Jenni Baird

Mrs. Bligh summons George’s sister-in-law, Regina, to help keep an eye on happenings at Ash Park—and to interfere with George and Sarah’s budding romance. James and Olivia both come to terms with their respective foes.

George organizes a reception for visiting Japanese businessmen, awakening Jack’s anger over atrocities he experienced in the war. Anna anxiously awaits her test results, and Sarah deals with Regina’s hostility towards her.

Mrs. Bligh returns home to Ash Park, but not everyone is happy about it. Olivia pleads with James for a change of scenery, Regina connives to extend her visit, and George receives an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Anna faces a life-altering decision.

George’s proposal may have serious consequences for his future. Anna prepares to face her own consequences for her decision, but fate intervenes. James and Olivia head off to Sydney, and Sarah finally comes to dinner at Ash Park.

Anna begins instruction in the Catholic faith, and George and Sarah attend each other’s religious services. Roy experiences a crisis of conscience, and Jack pleas with Carolyn to tell him about his daughter.