- When James buys a small airplane, Virginia defies Richard and the three undergo quite an ordeal.
- James surprises everyone by announcing that he has bought an airplane. Her has been taking lessons and now has his pilot's license but his father thinks it's just another frivolous act on the part of his unemployed son. When he mentions it to Virginia she is thrilled by the thought of going up in the air and James invites her to go flying with him that afternoon. She would like to but had promised Richard she would sit in the spectator's gallery in the House of Lords that afternoon while he delivers a blistering attack on the coalition government. When Richard makes it quite clear that she is expected to be there, Virginia rebels and goes off with James for an afternoon of flying. When fog begins to roll in and their return is delayed, worry sets in. As the hours go by, Richard cannot help but wonder if his wife and only son are alive. When they receive reports that a lighthouse reported seeing a low flying aircraft out over the sea, he and everyone in the household assume the worse.—garykmcd
- James tells Richard that he's bought a small airplane. Richard, concerned at his son's aimless lifestyle, admonishes him to be careful. Virginia is thrilled at James' purchase -- it excites her because as, she puts it, 'it's something to do with the future and not the past.' Richard is stung at her remark and her impetuous behavior. He's to give a speech in the House of Lords on this glorious day and expects Virginia to be in the gallery. However, if she prefers to go flying with her stepson and forego her duty as his wife, she can do as she pleases. They depart and Richard calls upon the steadfast Lady Prudence. When evening comes and the pair have not returned to Eaton Place, Richard begins to worry. He calls down the authorities who did spot an aircraft that was lost in a fog. Prudence refuses to leave Richard, who is distraught, as is the entire household. Weary and irrational, Richard speculates that his son and wife may have been swept away across the Channel, engaged in some tryst as salacious newspaper accounts imply. However, it's quite possible they've been killed and Richard feels great shame. His remorse turns to fury when word comes that they are safe and headed back to London. At first blush, Richard scolds them vigorously. Virginia is chastened and mortified at the great fuss and the distress she has caused her husband. Richard reassures his wife that despite her defiance and attempt at independence, he's grateful for their safe return and expresses his great love for her.—gaelicguy
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