In which the apprehensions and moral entanglements of two ladies preparing for their Italian sojourn unfold amidst blustering March storms and domestic misunderstandings, painting a delicate picture of duty and desire in the delicate balance of their lives. Departure is marked by a muted farewell to their accustomed cares, with the journey’s arrival kindling a gentle hopefulness that seems to cast a faint blush of promise upon their wearied spirits.