The family fears the cedar tree branch will strike the house, but an unexpected hero saves the day. Mrs. Gates becomes more upset when Lady Alice blames Gates for the situation; he has gone without permission into the village to see about his motorbike. Later, Lady Alice realizes that she misjudged Jim Tapper and requests that Arthur do more to help him. After reading a newspaper account of Hitler's latest activities, Arthur fears that Jim and many other young men like him will soon be called into military service. Gates receives a dressing down.