The Evil Guest Section 8

In which Mrs. Marston’s quiet household becomes tense and uncertain, as the capricious behaviour of her husband and the insubordinate presence of Mademoiselle de Barras kindle conflict and unease within the family circle. The delicate fabric of domestic authority is tested, culminating in a visit that stirs deep emotions and revelations, as shadows of departure and despair fall upon the household before the day’s end.