Hazel and Kelty discuss doomed love stories, referencing Kelty's book "Wuthering Heights."
Kelty jests about their trip to St. Ives and Hazel's concerns about reuniting with someone named Harry.
Hazel is worried about jeopardizing her relationship with Barnaby due to their upcoming trip to Paris.
Kelty implies Hazel may be afraid that Harry won't live up to her memories or expectations.
Hazel insists her visit to Harry is to discover if a character named Flora from Whisperwood has survived, not to resolve past romance.
While they are preparing for the trip, Hazel receives a call from Lord Arthur Dickson from Sotheby’s.
Lord Dickson confronts Hazel about her name appearing in a police report about art and book thefts.
Hazel admits to the incident but insists it was a mistake made on her last day after fifteen years of immaculate work.
Dickson informs Hazel that the incident could put her new employment at Sotheby's at risk.
Like others before him, Dickson hangs up without a proper farewell, agitating Hazel.
Hazel is concerned about the consequences of her actions, fearing the loss of her job and her relationship with Barnaby.
Kelty advises Hazel to focus on the present day and the visit to Harry instead of her worries.
The narrative alludes to a complex past between Hazel and Harry, as it's the first time she'll see him in person since Binsey, despite previous communication.