Simultaneously, the maid finds Edith in her room and tells her her manuscript has been returned by Thomas. Edith tells her to set it on the table. The maid asks her if that’s where she would like the letter, too. Curious, Edith reads the letter Thomas has included only to learn that, according to Thomas, he is in love with her but intentionally upset her and broke her heart under her father’s wishes. According to him, Edith’s father did not approve of him because he had little money and was a failure and so he was told to leave town out of respect for Carter, who did not want them to be married. He tells Edith he is heading for the early train from his hotel and will retreat back to London. Edith rushes to the hotel and asks for the room number of Thomas and Lucille. She is told they have two rooms and rushes to one. But inside, the room is vacant and the maids inform her that Thomas has already left. Upset, she exits the room only to immediately see Thomas. Relieved, she confesses her feelings for him and he reciprocates, telling her they should be married.