[October 2, 1939] Tom tells Grace he really wants to go in the Army. Grace visits the Kauffmans to apologise about Rose's outburst. Bert is uncertain why Maggie gave him the job and paid him the advance. Maggie has her reasons... John and Anna picnic in Studley Park - 'laughter and love'. Maggie confronts Bert about what happened in Burrabri, insinuating that she already knows.