This chapter opens with a soliloquy by the Governess, in which she laments the fact that she has not been able to visit the factory and hospi in the past few months because of her husband's refusal to allow her to do so. The Governess tells her husband that she will be returning to the factory soon, and she begs him not to leave the house while she is away. She tells him that she is sorry that he has refused to let her go, but she is grateful for his kindness. She asks him to kiss her good-bye, and he does so. He tells her that he will be back soon, but he does not tell her what time it will be. She is surprised to see him, and asks him if he is all right. He says that he is, and they go to get some tea. She thanks him very much for his kind words, and says that she does not know how to take care of herself. He asks her if she lives in the city and she says yes. She says that her ability to act must be high, because she cannot leave people in need alone. She compares him to a person who cannot leave a person in need without being found. He comes into the grab and she runs away,