In which Anna, burdened by a sense of humiliation and an urgent need for resolution, seeks out Sophy Viner only to find herself navigating the tangled and somewhat theatrical world of Sophy’s sister, Mrs. McTarvie-Birch, whose bohemian lifestyle and unexpected news cast a shadow of uncertainty over her hopes. This delicate encounter, imbued with hints of faded glamour and restless spirits, leaves Anna quietly confronting the shifting tides of allegiance and departure.