As marriage plans progress, Anna finally stands up to her father. Feeling guilty, she does what she can to help Willie Price.

Mr. Tellwright continues to keep a tight reign on Anna's money. Anna goes on a seaside holiday with the Suttons and Henry.

Anna and her father continue to exert pressure on the Prices for their back rent. Anna becomes a partner in a Pottery with Henry Mynors.

On Anna's 21st birthday she learns of her large inheritance from her mother. Her father pushes her to start collecting rent on her property rented by the Prices's but he keeps control of all her money.