In which the long-anticipated engagement of Frank to Mary Thorne, the heiress of the Scatcherd fortune, brings a wave of social excitement and carefully negotiated arrangements at Greshamsbury, as old prejudices begin to soften and the family prepares for a grand union that promises to restore their fortunes and standing. Meanwhile, Mary graciously navigates her new position with gentle dignity, attended by loyal friends and watched over by Lady Arabella’s ambitious designs, amid the turning of seasons that mark the closing of one chapter and the hopeful beginning of another.

In which the question of Sir Roger Scatcherd's inheritance brings a mixture of hope and mystery to Greshamsbury, with Dr Thorne's reticence giving way to a revelation that changes the fortunes of those involved. The episode delicately unfolds the union of two hearts against the backdrop of social expectations and the unexpected weight of newfound wealth.

In which Mr Oriel attempts, with some timidity, to counsel Frank on the prudence of matrimony during their journey to London, only for business and circumstance to divert their discourse; meanwhile Frank navigates the slow, circuitous proceedings of his father’s affairs, seeks advice from the ever-prudent Dr Thorne regarding a tender letter from Mary, and resolves to await further guidance before final decisions are made. The delicate interplay of duty, affection, and legal entanglements is thus unfolded against the backdrop of a summer London, with all its quiet tensions and heartfelt hopes.

In which Frank is dispatched to London on urgent business in hopes it might temper his resolute attachment to Mary, while his mother Lady Arabella wrestles with a mother's anxiety and pride, pleading with him to reconsider their imprudent match. As Frank seeks counsel from his trusted friend Harry Baker, both weigh the tangled ties of love, honour, and family duty with grave deliberation beneath the ailing shadow of the Greshamsbury estate.

In which Mary, anxious and wistful, sends a carefully composed but cold letter to her lover, only to endure a week of suspense when it goes unanswered, while Dr Thorne is suddenly summoned to the deathbed of Sir Louis Scatcherd and finds himself the custodian of a sorrowful household and an estate shrouded in uncertainty. The doctor's compassion for the grieving Lady Scatcherd deepens as he contemplates the future of the property and Mary’s unexpected claim upon it, setting the stage for delicate legal and familial reckonings.

In which the squire and Lady Arabella, united by a common concern, strive to prevent their son’s ill-advised marriage while grappling with the uncertainties of his chosen bride’s position and future. An earnest visit to Dr Thorne reveals the doctor’s reluctance to interfere in the matter, leaving the squire both troubled and contemplative as he contemplates the complexities of love, family, and social standing.

In which the young lady Mary Thorne confronts a delicate and unwelcome inquiry from Lady Arabella regarding her engagement to Frank Gresham, leading her to affirm her steadfast affection despite the social and familial obstacles that surround them. The episode delicately unfolds the profound inner conflict that arises when heartfelt promise and rigid societal expectations come into uneasy contention, setting the stage for decisions pondered with a sober and resolute grace.

In which the distinguished Dr Fillgrave makes a reluctant yet earnest visit to the troubled Sir Louis Scatcherd at Boxall Hill, marking a turning point in the medical attentions surrounding the Scatcherd family, whilst tensions continue to simmer between rival physicians in the village. Meanwhile, Lady Arabella’s subdued overtures to Dr Thorne reflect the precarious alliances and underlying anxieties that attend the care of her son and the future fortunes of Greshamsbury, revealing a landscape as fraught with social and familial complexities as any ailment.

In which Frank Gresham, resolved in his affection and intent, presses his sister Beatrice to admit Mary Thorne among her bridesmaids, facing the weight of family disapproval and social difficulties. Meanwhile, the squire grapples with the heavy burden of declining fortune and the prospect of his son's determination to marry contrary to the expectations of birth and wealth, revealing the tender complexities of love, duty, and pride within the Greshamsbury household.

In which the young and impressionable Augusta Gresham corresponds at length with her cousin Lady Amelia de Courcy, seeking counsel on the propriety of accepting a marriage proposal from Mr Mortimer Gazebee, a respectable but socially inferior attorney. The replies kindly but firmly impress upon Augusta the weight of family rank and duty in choosing a husband, illustrating the stern realities of social expectations in their world.