- Marian gets called in as well to act as a witness.
- Sir Percival won't let Laura see what she's signing, so she refuses.
- Sir Percival gets increasingly angry and starts shouting at everyone.
- Fosco intervenes and tries to calm everyone down.
- Sir Percival finally leaves, and Fosco apologizes for Percy's temper.
- Marian decides to contact Mr. Gilmore's partner, Mr. Kyrle.
- Mr. Gilmore is ill and on a leave of absence from work.
- Marian gets suspicious of the Foscos and fears they're monitoring the mail, so she seals up Mr. Kyrle's letter for security.