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Corringtons). Doctor De Quincy comes to the conclusion that he must have mixed up the urine samples, and that Edith must be pregnant (at nearly 80 years of age). Edith suddenly goes into labour, and shortly afterwards gives birth to a baby boy. Still bitter and resentful, she dismisses the girls to return to their pathetic existence. Cassie, however, challenges her, saying they still have the documents and want their inheritance now. Edith reluctantly agrees and also offers to give them her newborn as well. None of the girls want him but offer their grandmother a £50 per week allowance for the sake of their newborn uncle. The episode ends with Edith left in an empty house with Guy who is to be wed to Flossy.
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