- Walter fills Marian in on his encounter with Anne.
- He also hands in his resignation to Mr. Fairlie, who is none too pleased about it.
- Walter knows he has to leave because of his feelings for Laura. It's the noble thing to do, and he is a Victorian Gentleman.
- (C'mon: stay and duke it out with Sir Percival, Walter!)
- Anyway, Marian goes to Todd's Corner but is dismayed to discover that Anne fell ill and that she and Mrs. Clements left abruptly that morning.
- Marian promises to look out for Laura after Walter leaves and do her best to stop the wedding.