A Brazilian couple, friends of a girlfriend of Main's have an adoption problem. The case is filled with a variety of unexpected situations, which lead to a drama conclusion.
Margaret Castleton takes Alec to a stipendiary magistrate to bring a murder prosecution. Back in London, Main hears how Bell proposes to bring up his children; he is furious when Bell himself calls to defend his action in removing them from their comfortable private school and placing them in his own 'semi-slum school - all in the name of principle. A custody battle begins