But it will be. Dent: Bates. Edith takes a quick breath and Anna helps her with her train as she takes her father's arm.] It's a big day tomorrow. Matthew enters and Mary turns to Anna.] Mrs Hughes: That's right, milady. [Edith takes Strallan's hand.] [Strallan doesn't seem to take the comment very well.] [The family talks as they exit the house.
Plan: A: Edith; Q: Whose big day finally arrives? A: Strallan's age; Q: What does Edith's enthusiasm convince the family doesn't matter? A: Mrs Hughes; Q: Who is anxiously awaiting Edith's results? A: Anna; Q: Who makes a breakthrough to help Bates? A: Mary; Q: Who takes matters into her own hands to secure the estate's future? A: the personal cost; Q: What could be high for Mary if she takes matters into her own hands? Summary: Edith's big day finally arrives, but will her enthusiasm convince the family that Strallan's age doesn't matter? Meanwhile, Mrs Hughes anxiously awaits her results, Anna makes a breakthrough to help Bates, and Mary takes matters into her own hands to secure the estate's future - but the personal cost could be high.