In which the gathering at San Salvatore settles into a second week of unexpected harmony and gentle transformation, as Mr. Wilkins proves to be a most obliging companion, and the ladies begin to feel the subtle working of the place on their spirits and hearts. Meanwhile, restless Mrs. Fisher contends with peculiar sensations of renewal and disquiet, reflecting on the distinctions between dignified ageing and the unwelcome stirrings of youthful impulse, all amidst the luxuriant bloom and intoxicating scents of the enchanted garden.