At Mrs. Jones's fabric stall, Monica buys red cashmere and silver glitter to sew a dance costume for her daughter Julia, rejecting a suggestion it’s for a wedding with Hugo. Mrs. Jones measures eight feet, charges $15 and insists she runs an honest shop. A nearby customer insists the yardage is short and demand compensation; the dispute turns ugly. Someone accuses Monica: "You truly are heartless, Monica," while townspeople begin harassing Mrs. Jones for being a widow and order her to leave. Mrs. Jones realizes the attack targets her widowhood, is driven out, leaving Monica to answer the accusation.