- The next day, Archer and May commence their "betrothal visits" and visit all the members of their family to receive congratulations. They are accompanied by Mrs. Welland.
- The first visit up is to Mrs. Manson Mingott. May shows off her sapphire engagement ring.
- During their visit, Countess Olenska enters, followed by Julius Beaufort.
- With their arrival, Archer and the Wellands get up to leave, and Countess Olenska walks with them to the door.
- Archer apologizes for neglecting to tell Countess Olenska about their engagement, and she's totally okay with it.
- On the ride home, they talk about everything but Countess Olenska, which means, of course, that they are all thinking about Countess Olenska. Everyone is a bit scandalized that Countess Olenska is traipsing around town with the married Julius Beaufort.