Michael arranges for another woman to marry instead of his daughter, prompting Mr. Britton to consider kicking her out. However, he decides to keep her, believing she won’t cause trouble. Mr. Britton meets Evelyn and confronts her about rumors that she is ugly and unwilling to marry. Evelyn admits she never wanted to marry, and Mr. Britton reveals the same. Evelyn proposes a deal: she will marry him to prevent bad matches and divorce after three months, ensuring neither loses out. Mr. Britton challenges her, questioning if she thinks she can control marriage and divorce at will, leaving their agreement uncertain.