- That evening over dinner, May asks him why he didn't arrive with Madame Olenska at Mrs. Mingott's. Archer lies and he says he forgot he was to meet May there.
- After dinner, they hang out together in the drawing room. Archer is reading and May is doing needlework. Archer opens up a window, and May tells him to close the window.
- After about week, May tells Archer that Mrs. Mingott would like to see him that afternoon.
- When Archer arrives at Mrs. Mingott's, Mrs. Mingott asks for his help in convincing the family to let Madame Olenska stay in America, or precisely, with herself. Archer thinks that's a fine idea.
- Mrs. Mingott tells him that Madame Olenska went out to visit the disgraced Regina Beaufort. Archer kisses Mrs. Mingott's hands in farewell.