Cathy Harwood; Tom Gallard; Joe Larkin; Fred Staples; Vera Collins; John Collins
Synopsis
Cathy is in love with a boxer. Tom plans to give up fighting and accept the post of games master at Benley College if he wins the County Cup. But Fred and Vera have reasons of their own for attempting to ensure Cathy and Tom's dreams don't come true.
Alice seems to fall for awful types, like Gerry who is worthless and selfish. When Paul takes an interest in her she realizes that he is different. She wants to like him, and does in a way, but it is not the same as the way she feels for Gerry.