How Maurice tells his Mother of the great Fiasco; and how she receives the News
CHAPTER XVII.
How Matters come to a Climax; and how Tita tells Maurice many Things that sting him sharply; and how he lays Hands upon her; and how the last Adieux are said
CHAPTER XVIII.
How Margaret steps into the Breach, and learns that all Peacemakers are not blessed
CHAPTER XIX.
How Margaret and Tita tread many Paths; and how Fortune, having turned her Back on Tita, shows a smiling Front to Maurice
CHAPTER XX.
How Margaret starts as a special Pleader, and is much worsted in her Argument; and how a simple Knock at the Hall Door scatters one Being who delights in War