At a charity dinner a young woman who grew up in an orphanage is seized after her jade pendant matches Mr. Parker's. Mr. Shaw and his guests accuse her of posing as a Parker and scamming donors, citing reporters' photos. They strip her of the pendant, jeer, and demand she kneel and apologize. The chairman and Mr. Parker are said to be rushing over but the chairman is delayed, so Mr. Shaw takes control. As threats escalate, someone orders ice and drinks—an imminent public humiliation hangs unresolved.