Elsie finds out that Linda has suddenly gone home. She’s left a note saying Dennis is to blame for her departure. Dennis is amused when he spots Elsie’s announcement in the paper. Martha supports Elsie’s stand, saying that it’s about time someone stood up to Ena while, on the other side of the snug, Ena herself hypocritically tells Minnie that she feels sorry for “poor Elsie” and suggests that Martha is the one who is to blame for the gossiping. A row breaks out between them but an even bigger one ensues when Elsie steps in and threatens Ena, telling her the man she refers to is, in fact, her husband Arnold. Martha is delighted as, for once, Ena is silenced. Harry and Concepta return from the dance. She has enjoyed herself but Harry is tiddly and lets himself into the Rovers after hours. S