Ep. 11: Lavinia is annoyed by the excessive preparations for Sara's ninth birthday celebration.
Aired on March 17, 1985

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Lavinia finds the excitement and festive atmosphere surrounding Sara's ninth birthday excessive, a sentiment Sara shares. The celebration commences with Peter and Becky presenting an intricate dollhouse, which Sara insists they keep. During the event, Solicitor Barrow whispers to the Headmistress about the impoverished death of Ralph Crewe, ensuring Becky overhears the news. Enraged, the Headmistress interrupts the party to announce Ralph's death and orders Sara to leave the Seminary immediately. Barrow subsequently decides to seize all of Sara's possessions, effectively stripping her of her status and belongings in the wake of the tragic revelation.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Sara becomes class representative after accidentally trampling Becky while visiting the cathedral.
- Ep. 8 · Sara teaches dance while Lavinia resents her superiority over Becky
- Ep. 9 · Sara hosts a tea party while Lavinia's greed is revealed through diamond mine investments.
- Ep. 10 · Lottie questions Sara about her father's Indian diamond mines while Lavinia comments
- Ep. 11 · Lavinia is annoyed by the excessive preparations for Sara's ninth birthday celebration.
- Ep. 12 · Headmistress assigns Sara to attic room and kitchen duties after inventory
- Ep. 13 · Sara reflects on her past while working as a servant and resolves to complete her education.
- Ep. 14 · Sara struggles with her new status while Lavinia bullies her and Ermengarde retreats to the attic
- Ep. 15 · Sara encounters Peter while shopping in Covent Garden after being sent away from church.