A menacing man threatens Mrs. Bauer, telling her to get the money she owes.

Marian goes to the dressmaker, with Peggy accompanying her. Marian informs Peggy that Mr. Raikes, the lawyer who handled her father’s estate, is visiting from Pennsylvania. Peggy asks if Mr. Raikes might give her some advice -- she doesn’t want to ask a Black lawyer for fear of word getting back to her father. Marian isn’t sure Mr. Raikes would oblige.

Marian asks Peggy about her writing. Peggy informs her that she’s sent out some queries but doesn’t want to jinx it by saying who.

Marian returns home to find Oscar with Agnes and Ada. Agnes says she hasn’t called on Mrs. Russell and doesn’t intend to do so. Oscar asks Marian about Gladys. Marian mentions that Gladys is not yet out and that they met at Aurora Fane’s charity function. Agnes makes her distaste for the Russells clear.

Mrs. Bauer cries while in the kitchen. Bridget asks if she’s alright. Peggy enters, and Armstrong asks about her work with Mrs. Van Rhijn, saying, “I suppose that makes you a secretary.” Bannister overhears and clarifies that Peggy is a secretary and higher-ranking than Armstrong. Peggy leaves.

Bridget remarks that Oscar is handsome, but Armstrong shuts her down. Mrs. Bauer defends Bridget. Jack wonders if they’ll set Oscar up with Marian.

Agnes and Ada discuss receiving Mr. Raikes. They agree on a quick tea since he waived his fee. Marian joins them for luncheon and agrees to invite him. She also mentions that Mrs. Morris asked her to take a stall in the charity bazaar -- two charities are conglomerating, and Marian is helping with the donations.

Mr. Russell checks on Mrs. Russell, asking about her relationship with Mrs. Morris. She says they haven’t fallen out, and she gave her money for her charity and hasn’t heard from her. He wants her to invite Mrs. Morris and her husband, alderman Patrick Morris, over socially for dinner.

The Morrises receive the invitation. Mrs. Morris wants him to meet Mr. Russell at his office -- she doesn’t want to have to explain her presence at the Russells’ to others. Mr. Morris suggests Mrs. Morris put Mrs. Russell on the charity’s board. Mrs. Morris says Mrs. Russell and Aurora had a falling out, but Patrick says they are joint chairwomen.

Mrs. Morris says Mrs. Russell won’t be offended if she invites her on the day. Mr. Morris says he’d like to know what he’s turning down when his wife says they shouldn’t accept the invitation. Mrs. Morris mentions that she invited Mrs. Astor.

Agnes informs Bannister that there will be five of them for tea - Oscar and Mr. Raikes will join. Ada asks if Oscar could introduce Marian to some of his friends, potential suitors. Ada suggests that even Oscar might take a shine to Marian. Agnes is aghast -- they are first cousins, and Marian has no money.

Ada says money isn’t everything, and Agnes brings up what she went through to save Ada. Ada reminds her that her actions saved both of them.

In the Russells’ servant halls, as they plan for the dinner, Baudin speaks with Mrs. Bruce. He asks her if she’s feeling at home, which she confirms, but she’s open to advice. He asks about her beginnings. Mrs. Bruce tells him that she was a kitchen maid at 12, but her mother and father worked on farms.

At a meeting with the charity organization, Marian wonders if they’ve asked Mrs. Russell to be part of the bazaar. Mrs. Morris says, “We won’t go down that route.” Marian says she likes her. Mrs. Fane jokingly says she’ll report her to Aunt Agnes. Mrs. Morris mentions she and her husband will dine with the Russells.

Patrick Morris shows up and asks if they’ll include Mrs. Russell among their stallholders. Mrs. Fane says they will not. Marian dryly points out their hypocrisy. Mr. Morris says the Russells won’t take kindly to the snub. Mrs. Morris insists everything needs to be pure and perfect.

Bannister leaves the silver cupboard open and goes upstairs. Mrs. Bauer steals silver candlesticks.

Mrs. Bauer tries to give the candlesticks to the debt collector, but he shoves her down. Peggy witnesses this and comes to Mrs. Bauer’s aid. The debt collector threatens her again and leaves. Peggy urges the bystanders to leave as well.

Peggy asks Mrs. Bauer who the man was. Peggy asks where the candlesticks came from. Mrs. Bauer tearfully admits she is a thief.

Looking for his wife, Mr. Russell runs into Turner, who informs him that she’s gone out with Mr. White. She touches his arm. He asks her to find him when Mrs. Russell returns.

Marian, and Mr. Raikes, have tea with Agnes and Ada. Mr. Raikes mentions he has applied for a position and may move to New York. Oscar arrives with Larry, who introduces himself as one of the Russells from across the street. Agnes invites him to sit and have some tea and introduces everyone to him.

Marian asks Larry how he knows Oscar. Larry says they met in Newport, but they were also at the same luncheon that day. Peggy reassures Mrs. Bauer they’ll get the silverware back in the cupboard. Bridget overhears. Mrs. Bauer leaves, and Peggy explains the situation to Bridget.

Mr. Raikes says goodbye to Marian. She asks him for a favor -- give Peggy advice about certain laws in Pennsylvania. Raikes agrees, happy to have an excuse to see Marian again. He asks to meet them in Central Park tomorrow at three.

Oscar insists that he, Agnes, and Ada get to know the Russells. Agnes is worried about the Russells infiltrating their world. Marian returns and tells them Mr. Raikes may be moving to New York. Oscar declares his interest in Gladys Russell.

The Morrises arrive at the Russells’ for dinner. Mrs. Russell asks about the bazaar. Mrs. Morris mentions that the bazaar is happening at the armory. They discuss their homes and architecture, the meal, and their chefs. Mrs. Russell offers their ballroom for the bazaar if the armory falls through.

Mrs. Russell shows off the ballroom. Mr. Russell and Mr. Morris go off together. The women talk about the charity.

Peggy explains Mrs. Bauer’s debt to Marian. She has been gambling and owes debtors $50. Marian ponders what to do. She reminds Peggy about their meeting with Mr. Raikes. Agnes arrives with more work for Peggy. Peggy thanks Agnes for her taking a chance on her.

Mr. Ruseell and Mr. Morris play billiards and talk railroads. Mr. Russell wants to build a new station in the city, which is where the aldermen come in. Mr. Morris suggests they buy shares on margin and then pass the law. Mrs. Russell arrives to tell Mr. Morris that his wife wants to leave.

Church congratulates Baudin on a successful dinner, as does Mrs. Bruce.

Ada visits Agnes in bed. Agnes tells Ada not to encourage Marian and Mr. Raikes. Marian needs a good money match, a decent marriage. Agnes says she wants Marian to have a comfortable, secure life.

Marian and Peggy arrive at Central Park, discussing Mrs. Bauer’s situation. They meet Mr. Raikes. As Mr. Raikes and Peggy chat privately, Marian runs into Gladys Russell with Miss Turner. They discuss Larry, and Gladys mentions how witty and charming she finds Oscar.

Marian returns to Mr. Raikes and Peggy. Mr. Raikes and Marian say goodbye once again. He kisses her hand and tips his hat.

Peggy and Marian return to the Van Rhijn home. Armstrong questions Peggy about her whereabouts. Jack mentions that Marian and Mr. Raikes seemed quite friendly. Mrs. Bauer comes to Peggy’s aid, telling Armstrong to leave Peggy alone.

Oscar and Marian convene. Marian asks Oscar for advice.

Mr. Russell finds Mr. Morris in his coach. Morris says the aldermen are buying shares, and they will pass the law soon. Morris says the other alderman are snobs. Russell lets Morris out.

Marian wants to borrow money from Oscar to save Mrs. Bauer. Marian says she would pay him back over time. Oscar says he’ll do it if Marian throws a luncheon, invites Gladys Russell, and sits him next to her. Ada walks in on them.

Mr. Morris notes to his wife that the armory has fallen through. Mrs. Morris says the bazaar will now be at the 5th Avenue Hotel. Mr. Morris suggests the Russell ballroom. Mrs. Morris says that Mrs. Fane wouldn’t hear of it. Mr. Morris is worried about insulting Mr. Russell.

Ada checks in on Marian before bed. Ada tells her niece she will pay Mrs. Bauer herself and says Marian should have come to her. Marian is relieved. Ada asks how Mrs. Bauer came into debt in the first place.

Marian asks about her father, and Ada shares that she has fond memories of Henry -- she was the baby of the family. Ada asks about Mr. Raikes and assures Marian that she and Agnes just want her to be happy. Marian expresses her love for her aunt.

Mrs. Russell reads in the paper that the bazaar has been moved from the armory to the hotel. In a fit of rage, she tosses her breakfast off the bed.

At the charity bazaar, Mrs. fane mentions the ballroom to Marian, saying Mrs. Morris didn’t want to accept. Mrs. Astor arrives and opens the bazaar. Mrs. Chamberlain buys some handkerchiefs from Marian’s stall. Mrs. Chamberlain and Marian note each other’s kindness.

Agnes and Ada approach Marian. Agnes warns Marian that she should not be friends with Mrs. Chamberlain. The Russells arrive.

Marian tells Oscar that Ada is going to pay Mrs. Bauer. Oscar approaches the Russells and greets Gladys. Mrs. Russell is cool with him.

Mr. Russell speaks loudly to Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Fane, asking why their ballroom wasn’t good enough. Mr. Russell buys out the entire bazaar, every stall, with the caveat that they deliver everything to his home within the hour. Marian is amused and laughs with Larry.

The bazaar is over. Mr. Russell tells everyone to go home. Everyone leaves, including Mrs. Astor.

Mrs. Astor returns home, telling Carrie that Mr. Russell ended it and that he is someone to be reckoned with.

The Russells gloat.