In which the resolute Roger Carbury, having subdued the bitterness of disappointed love, embraces a self-imposed duty to foster happiness between Hetta and Paul Montague, while navigating the delicate affairs of family property and social expectations. Meanwhile, preparations for the forthcoming marriage unfold amidst kindly reconciliations and the benign patronage of acquaintances, promising a new chapter at Carbury imbued with both hope and the gentle weight of tradition.