Eric Finch, recovering from illness, faces pressure from his grandfather to marry to continue the family line. Eric’s grandfather introduces Nora Stuart, a 21-year-old woman just released from jail, as a prospective wife. Despite Eric’s reluctance, he agrees to the marriage to ease his grandfather’s worries. Alone with Nora, Eric makes it clear that he refuses to have children with her and will not love her, setting a cold tone for their forced union. The episode ends with this stark declaration, leaving their uncertain relationship and future unresolved.