- Everyone gathers for dinner, but only Sir Percival is in a good mood.
- A letter arrives from Jane Catherick, Anne's mom, confirming Sir Percival's story.
- Marian seems convinced there's some sort of conspiracy afoot.
- Laura begs for her decision about whether or not to end the engagement to be postponed.
- Mr. Gilmore goes to hash things out with Laura. He feels that Laura is being ridiculous.
- But Laura is so upset that Mr. Gilmore doesn't have the heart to lecture her.
- She also refuses to talk much about her marriage settlement and leaves all the legal and financial matters to Mr. Gilmore.
- Her only request is that Marian be allowed to live with her if she gets married.
- Mr. Gilmore then heads back to London.