After suffering a stomachache from drinking too much, Mr. Jordan is cared for by Mrs. Jordan, who makes him soup despite his cold response. Soon after, Mrs. Jordan prepares to return to her family alone just three days after the wedding, defying traditional customs that expect a bride to be accompanied. Though warned about the bad luck of traveling solo, she insists on going by herself to her uncle's nearby home. As Mr. Jordan recovers and learns of her departure, he is urged to catch up to her, but hesitates, leaving the situation unresolved as she sets off alone.