At a tense family confrontation beside their mother, Eva—who returned after a decade—insists she didn't hurt her, but relatives alternately blame Eva and Sherry. Voices accuse Sherry of jealousy and of causing their mother's current state while others call Eva the "real culprit." Will, a family authority, threatens punishment and orders that Sherry be sent to a reformatory for discipline. As someone snarls, "Today, I'm gonna teach you a lesson," the family gathers at Sherry's door, leaving her detained by accusation and her immediate fate unresolved.