While Crawley’s case continues, the story expands to London and Allington, where John Eames still loves Lily Dale although she remains unwilling to marry after the heartbreak caused by Crosbie. Grace becomes close to Lily but feels that she cannot pursue personal happiness while her father faces disgrace and trial, even as Major Grantly refuses to abandon her despite his family’s objections. In London, the affairs of the artist Conway Dalrymple, Clara Van Siever, and the Dobbs Broughton household introduce another network of love, money, social ambition, and deception. Henry finally seeks Grace out and makes his intentions clear, but she refuses to accept him while her father’s honour remains under suspicion.
