In which the evening’s peaceful domesticity is gently illuminated by quiet confidences and the tender attentions of family and friends gathered about the tea-table, while subtle undercurrents of concern and curiosity ripple beneath the surface. Amidst playful banter and thoughtful discourse, Anna Leath seeks to uncover the truth behind Miss Viner’s background before her departure, a matter charged with delicate meaning for her and the little Effie.