The Lovels of Arden Chapter VI - And This is George Fairfax

In which the loveliest of summer days sees a convivial picnic in the woods, punctuated by botanical pursuits and gentle flirtations beneath dappled sunlight, while Clarissa finds herself pleasantly ensnared by memories of days gone by and a chance encounter with a familiar, yet newly revealed gentleman. The party’s mingled conversations and unspoken tensions culminate in the arrival of Lady Geraldine’s betrothed, whose presence casts a subtle shadow over the warmth of the afternoon's gaiety.