At a dinner event, Lucille and Thomas are both in attendance. Edith’s father calls them into his den and shows them a newspaper article and a sort of marriage license, telling Thomas he knew he didn’t like him and this proves why his instincts were right. Thomas tries to protest that he has actually fallen in love with Edith but Carter does not believe it – he tells them he will grant them some money on two conditions… first, they must take the train to New York City in the morning and leave town forever. He writes the check and hands it to them. Lucille asks about the second condition. Thomas is told that he must break Edith’s heart completely. If he fails to do so, Carter will expose their secret.