The Care-Taker tells the Governess that he's quitting his job. He's been making a lot of money, he says, and he wants to take some time off. The Governess doesn't know what to make of this news, but she's sure that it's because she hasn't told him anything. She tells him that he has to take responsibility for what he has done, and that he can't just walk away from his job without telling anyone. She asks him if he'll be able to find someone to take care of the reception at the school, and the Care-taker says he'd be happy to help.