17 Dec 1969

Annie accuses Hilda of stealing the necklace and suspends her. Maggie is annoyed that Val has taken Alan's job and has let her down at the shop. Irma agrees to work in the shop over Christmas because she's bored. Sandra asks Alan for a job at the Salon. Alan asks Elsie to run the Salon as manageress, above Val. She takes the job when he agrees to employ the Butlers. Ena tells Maggie she'll be her new assistant and is upset when she sees Irma there. When Hilda declares her innocence, Annie considers Betty and Emily as thieves. Annie hints to Betty that she suspects her. Betty walks out of the pub. Elsie tells Ena that she's not interested in Alan. Ena doesn't believe her.