In which Miss Ethel Schultz, a calm and self-possessed young lady of German-English descent, sits thoughtfully in the Symford churchyard as the local vicar and his son notice her unusual presence and engage her in gentle conversation about her plans and origins. Meanwhile, her uncle Fritzing, arriving nearby and encountering the same inquisitive pair, reveals a puzzling distance from the niece she claimed, leaving a mild air of mystery lingering over their connection.