In this part, Ethelwyn Percivale reflects on the impulse that led her to write, framing her story around the transformation brought by marriage and a changed social identity. Entering society as a wife introduces both expectation and unease, and she becomes increasingly aware of how she is perceived within family and social gatherings. Her relationship with Percivale appears steady yet partially unexplored, while encounters with others complicate her sense of self. This section quietly traces the early formation of tension between innocence, self-awareness, and social life.
