At the wedding, relatives snidely judge the bride’s pale, "ghost-like" hands and insist she dress up to meet conservative expectations tied to Mr. King. Guests note Mary—usually flashy—is unusually plain, and hosts push both brides to present themselves properly. As the ceremony moves to the send-off, both brides prepare to bid their parents farewell and depart. Observers then hear something odd: Clara's voice sounds strange and Mary's voice suddenly shifts. Murmurs ripple through the crowd; "Could it be..." hangs in the air as the brides step away, leaving suspicion unresolved.