Masterpiece Theatre As newspaper accounts report the sinking of the Titanic, Richard awaits word from the White Star Line of his beloved wife. Eventually, it is confirmed that Lady Marjorie is a casualty of the "Titanic" disaster. Soon after, Richar... (more)d's typist, Hazel, takes over the running of the house, much to the displeasure of the staff. The expense of running the house takes it's toll on Richard, who has no money of his own. Lady Marjorie's mother offers him a directorship in a company in which she has substantial holdings. Richard now faces a dilemma. To accept would mean losing his political independence; to decline would mean losing his house. Originally aired in the UK as Season 2, Episode 2