Rachel's sister and her husband inform the new vicar of their misgivings about Plantagenet Evans. Later, Rachel overhears some local gossip about her living arrangements in Evans's house, and Evans photographs a local dance team.
Rachel introduces us to her love, photographer Plantagenet Evans, who, she says, tends to be "more accurate than tactful". Her sister wants her to leave Evans. She explains that while she lives under his roof, she has her own apartment.
Plantagenet finally proposes to Rachel. A foot injury is not enough to prevent him from making it to the church but Willie's carelessness with his wheelchair puts paid to everybody's plans.