Elsie thinks Val reported her to the landlord. She flies at her although Val swears innocence. Ken threatens to take Elsie to court if she slanders Val. Jed agrees to buy Harry's car for £35. Elsie tells Wormold she has no intention of paying the rent increase, or losing Christine. Ena goes off to Sheffield to be with Alice. Jed offers the car to Swindley for £80. Swindley refuses it.