Valentine #4 April 1964

Jane Preston had been counting down the days to her Easter holiday with Clive Laurie, but a last-minute oversight strands her at the office, typing reports while he departs without her. With the sun setting and her heart heavy, she’s left wondering if she’ll ever catch up to the time she’s lost—and whether Clive still has room for her in his plans.

Addy sits down with Jim Dangerfield, the man who once won a hundred and twenty-five thousand quid, now down to his last five pounds. He’s relieved the money’s gone—overwhelmed by the hordes of strangers who came after him, drawn by the rumor he gave a hundred pounds to a tramp to start a window-cleaning business. Stan Stranks watches from the sidelines, quietly observing the quiet man who’s finally free of fortune’s weight.

Polly Sanders is caught between duty and desire when Aunt Maude Polter insists she stay in bed and sends out letters claiming she’s staying put. Then comes a letter from Clive Wells, confessing his feelings in a way that leaves Polly stunned. When Clive shows up with flowers and a card, her heart races—how can she face him now, with everything so uncertain?

Gay’s not thrilled to be paired with Harry Morton on stage—especially since she can’t stand his smug charm. When her boyfriend lands the role of playwright for the Easter pageant, Harry’s cast as King Henry, and Gay’s forced to be his queen, their rivalry takes center stage.