Mr. Hugh arrives, intending to propose, but staff hurriedly try to isolate a woman who might ruin the moment. Another woman shows up, claiming to check preparations, but is denied any proposal-related gift or presence. Suspicion grows when a disturbance in a nearby room suggests someone might be hiding there. Tensions rise as a harsh warning is issued to not interfere with the proposal. Mr. Hugh is urged to leave for a meeting, while the mystery of the unseen person and the woman's intentions remain unresolved, leaving the proposal plans uncertain.