While certain matters have come about to be improved, there are troubles still remaining. Lilian Lotting is safe, but her cruel husband waxes vengeful. There is further evidence of the extent of Rathe's devious plots, that extend further than previously supposed. While Clorinda, Lady Bexbury, does not lay down the task of contrivance, she becomes a little jaded, and is pleased to see others acquiring this art. Her beloved Leda undertakes a daring plan.