 Mrs. Bridges confronts Sarah when she notices the girl s increased appetite and weight gain. She asks Sarah if she s pregnant again and she confirms it, but tells a tall tale about the child s father, who is Thomas Watkins. Watkins tells Richard that he s in love with Sarah and wants to marry her, even though he never tells Richard that he is the father. Lady Marjorie is infuriated at what has transpired, summons Watkins and and tries to persuade him to stay on as chauffeur. When he persists, her Ladyship tells him that they must leave instantly because she has never allowed servants to marry. She considers that James is due back from the Northwest Frontier and what that entails for him. In a veiled threat, Watkins insinuates he can and will cause embarrassment to the Bellamys by divulging the many scandals which occurred during his employment. Richard understands that every man has his price and offers Watkins  500 pounds sterling to realize his dream of starting his own garage business. In exchange, Watkins will take Sarah and never reveal to anyone anything he witnessed during his engagement with the family.