In which the intimate social circle of Freshitt Hall gathers under the shadow of political disappointment to discuss the unexpected and unsettling news of Dorothea’s impending marriage, eliciting a variety of insistent opinions and heartfelt concerns. The sisters, Celia and Dorothea, then engage in a tender but fraught conversation that reveals the quiet steadfastness behind Dorothea’s decision amidst the judgements of those around her.