Emily insists she will only marry Gareth, confronting Mrs. Cadwell after the woman promised to help. Mrs. Cadwell admits she spoke to Gareth, but he rejected Emily, calling her "not his type" and praising another girl whose father supposedly owns a factory. Villagers spot the rival arriving on a tractor and accuse her of bragging and lying about her family, amplifying doubt. Mrs. Cadwell argues Gareth would choose someone capable and well-off, not a liar. Gareth asks, "Is she really a liar?" leaving Emily's marriage hopes and Mrs. Cadwell's promise unresolved.