On the evening of Hudson's first shift as a special constable, the Bellamy's local baker, Albert Schoenfeld, a second-generation British citizen, and his wife and son come round and seek refuge in the Servants' Hall. Their house has been attacked and vandalised because of their German surname. Mrs Bridges, Rose, Ruby and Daisy, for whom the Schoenfelds had baked a special birthday cake days before, invite them in, but when Hudson returns he goes straight up to Mr Bellamy. He says that they may stay the night, but must go to the police first thing in the morning. However, Maria Schoenfeld, aware of Hudson's feeling towards them, insists they go that evening.