Teenage George tries on mother's dress in Mitchell household. Housekeeper Abigail discovers dress torn and George's mother's dress damaged. George accuses Abigail of damaging the dress
James Beaufort, heir to wealthy English business family, meets Ruby. James tries to bribe Ruby but she refuses, leading to a conflict. Principal Lexington punishes James for sullying Maxton Hall reputation
Annie Hempstead is the oldest of six children in Lynn Corners. Her mother is dead, and her father is the pastor of the Orthodox Church. Annie's grandmother left a will giving her a house and inheritance