Siegfried is spending the day at Darrowby Racecourse to demonstrate his abilities for the now open position he has long coveted as its attending veterinarian. While Hugh being on-site to attest to Siegfried long have treated his own racehorse, Andante, for years will help Siegfried's case, Siegfried will have to prove to upper-crust General Ransom that he being a plain country veterinarian as opposed not only to not being a horse specialist but not being a thoroughbred racehorse specialist makes him the best candidate locally for the job. Unknown to Siegfried at the time, what will affect his application is that James is at that moment attending to an issue with an ailing Andante, James having to make a split second decision in what he deems an emergency. While Siegfried and James are attending to their vet duties, Siegfried, in wanting him to earn his keep, has Tristan collecting on outstanding debts from their neighbors for services already rendered. While Tristan proves to be more than competent in this task, the temptations may be too great for him, especially in meeting the new barmaid, Maggie. And Helen is feeling much pressure in having to act as mother to Jenny, especially in Jenny neglecting her schoolwork in believing it not necessary to continue the family legacy as a farmer. As such, Mrs. Hall takes Jenny for the day in hoping both to relieve some pressure on Helen, and provide guidance to Jenny from someone other than her sister.
—Huggo