 In her indefatigable efforts to help the poor, Elizabeth convinces her brother, James to help her bring clothing and food to Hoxton, where residents live in abject squalor. It s an eye-opening experience for James -- he has never encountered needy people and he recognizes his parents  former parlor maid, Sarah. The Bellamy siblings take her back to Eaton Place and Mrs. Bridges is shocked at her gaunt, pallid look. Elizabeth offers Sarah the scullery maid s post, in her mother s absence, but she balks. She may have been down, but resilient Sarah is a mischievous as ever. Though sad to hear of Emily s death, she claims that s she s acquired psychic powers during her time out of service. She gathers the servants and claims to conjure Emily s ghost. Mrs. Bridges cries out and asks her spirit to forgive her. When James hears of her hi jinx, he tells Elizabeth that Sarah must leave -- she s as disruptive as ever. Her old friend, Rose, defends her and ultimately, Sarah is allowed to stay. Rose scolds her and tells her to mend her ways, but knows Sarah s high spirits can not be harnessed.