Episode 31 (5th February 1973)

Laura tells George that she wants a divorce, while Beryl is concerned when Sharon goes missing.
==Plot==
Jack is hiding out in the millhouse trying to write his second novel. He still cannot persuade Trash to wash. Sam
arrives at The Woolpack with his new puppy dog and he mentions that he has seen Jack with a woman in the village. Annie and Henry are surprised as they have both been trying to find him. There is a strained atmosphere at the Verneys as Laura tells George she wants a divorce and admits to being unfaithful. Beryl arrives at the farm where she is worried as Sharon has not been home all night. Trash complains about Jack's typewriter keeping him awake all night but Jack tells him he saw him snoring. Reverend Ruskin calls in at The Woolpack for a drink to the surprise of the regulars. He asks Amos if he is willing to give a lady who has just come out of prison a job as a barmaid. Joe finds out that Sharon withdrew £50 from her savings the day she disappeared. Verney struggles to understand why Laura wants a divorce, she tells him she's had enough of him.
==Cast==
===Regular cast===
*Annie - Sheila Mercier
*Jack - Andrew Burt
*Peggy - Jo Kendall
*Joe - Frazer Hines
*Matt - Frederick Pyne
*Sam - Toke Townley
*Wilks - Arthur Pentelow
*Amos - Ronald Magill
*Verney - Patrick Holt
*Rev. Ruskin - George Little
===Guest cast===
*Trash - Leonard Maguire
*Laura Verney - Patricia Haines
*Beryl - Joan Scott
*Barney - George Malpas
==Locations==
*The Woolpack - Public bar
*The Mill - Bedroom
*Emmerdale Farm - Farmhouse kitchen/living room, stairs and drive/yard
*Miffield Hall - Lounge
==Notes==
*First appearance of Edward Ruskin.
*TV Times synopsis: Episode 31: Jack Sugden is letting Trash stay at the Mill House. Henry Wilks needs Jack's formal agreement before he can go ahead with Emmerdale Farm Limited.
*This episode was included on the following commercial releases:
**Emmerdale Farm: Volume Two DVD released by Network on 14th September 2009.
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