In which the enchanting Venus Annodomini, ever youthful and admired in Simla society, inspires fervent devotion among the young men, especially the earnest but troubled “Very Young” Gayerson. As familial and social ties intertwine, the arrival of her poised daughter and the visit of “Very Young” Gayerson’s father prompt reflections on love, youth, and the passage of time amidst the Hill's immutable backdrop.