Nonesuch Part III

Ancilla can see that Waldo is very charming but she disapproves of his sporting lifestyle. She has a cousin, Bernard Trent, the son of her uncle, the General...Bernard got into debt pursuing that sort of life.. She likes Waldo, but she feels she must disapprove of him. She doesn't know about his philantrophy. Waldo is drawn to her. She is the only unmarried lady in the area who is close to him in age, and sense. She has had a London season but she is a serious minded lady and refused to marry anyone whom she didn't love, or respect as a decent man. Laurie Calver turns up. He still hopes to persuade Waldo to lend him some money but he has enough sense to be tactful and not push the issue at first. He attracts the local girls, including Tiffany, as he is well dressed and a good dancer. He is not nearly as good at sport as he thinks he is but he undertakes to show Tiffany how to drive. Julian has been getting a bit disillusioned with her, over the weeks, as she shows herself up as silly, rude and bad tempered. She complains bitterly when Patience, the Vicar's daughter, saves a child from being run down by a horse, and accuses her of showing off. She is also annoyed when the young people go on a riding trip, and Elizabeth, who is close to Courtenay Underhill, is taken ill. Elizabeth is sensitive to hot sun, being a redhead. Halfway through the ride, she faints. Tiffany is furious at the idea that their trip should be cut short because of that. She throws tantrums in such a way that even Julian, who has tried to see her best side, finds himself getting fed up. He starts to become interested in Patience, who is a pretty and sweet natured girl.