Avery returns to Millet’s village with gifts, immediately announcing his mother’s arrival to arrange their marriage, despite Millet’s clear refusal and demand that he leave. Millet warns Avery to hide if villagers come again, concerned about rumors if a man is seen staying in her house. Meanwhile, Avery’s mother boasts about the benefits of Millet marrying her son, emphasizing Millet's college education and land as reasons to approve the union, dismissing Millet’s objections. Avery's mother plans to send a matchmaker the next day, intensifying pressure on Millet who now faces an impending forced proposal.