简介：Lucia uncovers the reason behind Georgie's secluded existence—it is due to shingles. She generously allows him to take refuge at Grebe, where he grows a beard to conceal the blemishes on his neck. However, the beard must be dyed, as its strands have turned grey. Lucia engages in the stock market, and her investment in the South African gold mine, Siriami, yields dividends, prompting other residents of Tilling to emulate her success. As the share prices reach their zenith, everyone except Mapp and her new spouse, Benjy, reaps substantial profits from their investments. Concurrently, both Mapp and Lucia announce their intention to vie for seats on the local council, setting the stage for a spirited competition.