Frederic Redacts Message as Homecoming Plans Unfold
In a New York home James Broodwes and Riggs await Frederic, Broodwes son, to learn a contents wireless from Brood. Frederic destroys the message by fire and exits. He later tells Lydia Desmond that the missive confirms his father’s marriage and orders the house readied for an imminent return.
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New York
James Brood
Wes and
Riggs
Pensioners
Rood
Frederic
Brood
Lydia Desmond
James Broad
Hetve
James
Mrs Desmond
Father
Lydia
Broad
Jones
John Desmond
Mr. Brood
Ranjab
Heart of
India
Mr. Dawes
Vanishing Vows and a New Household Arrival
Frederic confronts his anger as Mrs. Desmond explains his father's remarriage. Lydia fears upheaval while Frederic vows to marry her, even if by hardship. The scene shifts from breakfast with the old friends to Frederic retreating to a bachelor flat to play piano, seeking solace in music.
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Mr. Dawes
Mr. Riggs
Lydia
Freddy
Jim
Jones
Frederic
Bride makes quiet entrance into Brood mansion
James Broad and his bride arrive with a cautious cordial reception. Frederic, curious yet wary, is drawn to his new stepmother Yvonne as she meets him with calm warmth. Tensions mix with promise as family ties bend toward a fragile, hopeful beginning.
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Frederic
James Brood
Father
Brood
Yvonne Lestrange
Mademoiselle le
Paris
Broad
Matilde
Jade Room Secrets Stir Tense House Tea Circle
Lydia meets Broad and Frederic at the Jade Room where jade pieces and a hidden retreat reveal tensions. Mrs Broad prowls the hall and Lydia senses a dangerous allure as a mysterious visitor admires the room and her husband’s taste. The scene builds intrigue and uneasy intimacy.
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Desmond
Fredric
Mrs. Desmond
Ili
Bride
Dawes
Broode
Danbury
Yvonne
Breed
Buddha
Slam
Mrs. Broad
Mrs. Brood