In which Kate Clephane visits her sister-in-law Enid Drover’s unchangingly prim drawing-room and navigates the intricate social currents surrounding young Lilla’s engagement, revealing hints of undercurrents beneath the polished surfaces. As conversations with friends unfold, Kate wrestles with uneasy suspicions and bittersweet revelations about the complex ties binding the characters, all while artfully maintaining a semblance of composure.