Thackery’s affair with Nurse Lucy Elkins continues. Bertie continues to pursue her. There is a shortage of cocaine due to the war in the Philippines and attacks on shipping. It has a detrimental effect of Thackery who goes into withdrawal. Fortunately, Lucy has a small supply but it’s insufficient to his needs. Edwards and Cornelia continue their affair as well. ‘Typhoid’ Mary Mallon petitions the courts to set her free. The judge isn’t convinced that a person can be asymptomatic and pass on the disease and so releases her. She’s soon looking for a new job as a cook. …