The chapter opens with a flashback to a conversation between the Governess and her daughter-in-law. The Governess tells her daughter that she has just received a large sum of money, which she plans to give to her parents. She also tells her that her son has been diagnosed with "autism" and that he will have to be introduced to her as his mother. She says that she and her son plan to return to their villa in the villa, where they will spend the rest of their days. The conversation turns to the Governesses' relationship with her son, and she tells him that he has been "diagnosed with autism" and has been told that he must have more contact with his mother and father. She adds that the doctor has recommended that she stay in China for a while so that she can get used to the situation. She tells her son that he can stay with her and her father for a short while, and then they will return to the villa. She asks her daughter if she likes it there. She replies that she does, and they plan to go for a walk around the villa together. She then asks her son if he likes it, and he replies that he does, but that he prefers to stay in his own home. She informs him that his mother, hazel, has saved his life by marrying him, and that she is a good person. They discuss the Govern