Daniel and Laura have been corresponding and he returns to Candleford intent on seeing her. Robert sees him first, however, and says that if he's serious about seeing Laura, he should first make amends to those he's offended, starting with Dorcas Lane, Emma, and others. As Daniel goes around apologizing, Laura believes he is no longer interested and is avoiding her. Thomas Brown, meanwhile, is frantic over the Bishop's forthcoming visit and the fact that he's not yet received an invitation to a tea the local vicar is hosting. Robert has been contracted to build a font for the church but finds he can't finish the job. The Pratt sisters are still squabbling and Dorcas inflames the situation when she accidentally lets slip secrets they have been keeping from one another.
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