Cynthia returns home, receives a Starlight Collection gift from her mother and a family banquet is planned to announce her comeback. Staff gossip about the plain country girl brought back yesterday, and Paula arranges to have her taught a lesson. During a cleaning scene Cynthia sprays disinfectant in Jillian’s face, causing outrage. Servants insist Cynthia apologize and warn that Mrs. Campbell might hear. Jillian, a maid, demands compensation for her ruined face and says she will report the assault. Cynthia’s public welcome and standing in the house are suddenly at risk.