As the opera war heats up, an unlikely guest attends Bertha'sMet fundraiser, while Agnes backs Mrs. Astor's effort topreserve the Academy's dominance. Meanwhile, Peggy offers totravel with Mr. Fortune to Alabama to cover a story about theTuskegee Institute, Ada organizes a special luncheon for Mr.Forte, George attempts to sway Henderson, and Watsonconsiders an offer.