Christine, unable to cope with her present lifestyle, needs help desperately - but who can she turn to?

The arrival of Ulrich, a German boy, causes friction among some of the other boys. But David is far too preoccupied trying to sort out his personal life to take much notice.

The conflict between David and Alcock comes to an unexpected end. David now has to decide what to do, but it is Christine's sudden visit which makes up his mind.

Completing the file he has compiled on David, Alcock presents it to the Board of Governors. They must make a difficult decision.

Carter, very unsettled at the school, makes an important decision. David, while attending a political meeting, is introduced to Christine Forster.

Bamfylde's new headmaster takes up his position and he has his own very individual ideas on how the school should be run.

Herries announces his retirement. David and Carter both put in their application for the job, but find the competition only just beginning.

Young Winterbourne is still missing. The arrival of a policeman at the school comes as no surprise-until the reason for his visit is known.

Content with his life at Bamfylde, with Beth and the twins, David is given his first promotion. Is he really ready to take on the extra responsibility?

David, deputising as House-master, finds that job more demanding than expected, and the arrival of Julia Darbyshire only adds to his problems.

A proposal to build a WarMemorial suddenly becomes a controversial issue at the school. David's decision to fight it causes some bitter hostility.

Howarth warns David that oneof the penalties of being a school-master is having to live a bachelor's life. David is determined to prove otherwise.

David Powlett-Jones, invalided out of the Army, arrives at Bamfylde School unaware that his meeting with the Headmaster, Algy Herries, is about to alter the course of his life.