Alec arrives unexpectedly at George's home, declaring that he is out of work and will "rest" there. Brat journeys to the newspaper office and the reporter asks some questions about his supposed suicide note, and he glances through the articles about Patrick's death. Beatrice mentions the twins' upcoming birthday, suggesting that they should hold off celebrating until the arrival of Uncle Charles, adding that Sandal will be arriving with papers to be signed regarding the inheritance.
When Ruth asks, Brad tells her that he is not a good enough rider to perform in a ring, and Simon states that he will ride Timber in an upcoming race. They toast to Patrick's homecoming, and later peruse the newspapers, glad to see that there is little mention of their story. Simon remains quietly suspicious, and the family discusses the failed actor Alec Loding, who is in fact George Ledingham's estranged brother, having changed his name. Eleanor wonders if Patrick will offer Simon some kind of "partnership" with the inheritance, admitting that Patrick still seems like a stranger to her. Simon unexpectedly allows Brat to ride him, though the wild horse nearly throws him off, suggesting an ulterior motive on Simon's part.Ī reporter arrives to write a story on "the missing twin," but Beatrice sends him away with little information. Later, Eleanor takes Brat to see the stables, and he is impressed with the horses, particularly Simon's new steed Timber. Simon finally returns and sizes up his "brother," declaring that he no longer doubts his identity. Beatrice tells him that they will have a homecoming celebration that night, and maid Lana notes that Brat looks older than Simon. Eleanor and Brat's meeting is somewhat awkward, and back at Latchetts, Brat greets the two younger girls and remarks that little has changed in the house. Simon stays out of the house, riding his horse to the cliff where Patrick supposedly died.
Ruth is excited to meet Patrick, but Jane maintains that it is unfair for him to suddenly turn up and take Simon's inheritance. The second episode begins as host Vincent Price recaps the events of the first part, and the program begins as Eleanor heads to the train station to meet "Patrick" and Beatrice fields calls from interested reporters. This three-part dramatic miniseries, adapted from the 1949 novel by Josephine Tey, tells the story of the foundling Brat Farrar and his attempt to impersonate the long-lost heir to the Ashby fortune.
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