Villagers whisper after spotting Yasmin buying fine fabric and assume it's for Charles's child Julia. At home, friends push Charles to marry the widow who cares for his children Henry and Julia even before her own daughter. Charles answers he'll only marry Yasmin if she gets rid of her daughter, a blunt ultimatum, then boasts that Mr. Lawson's wealthy daughter is interested in him. The demand and his new suitor raise the stakes for Yasmin and leave her daughter's future uncertain as Charles delays any commitment.