Henry Wilcox proposes to Margaret and, despite Helen's view that he is unemotional, she accepts but Henry's elder son Charles is also antagonistic, feeling that Margaret's only motive is to own Howard's End. Helen is angry with Henry since following his advice has resulted in Leonard's unemployment and brings the Basts to confront him at his daughter's wedding. To Margaret's amazement Jacky Bast recognizes Henry as having had an extra-marital affair with her, causing Henry to consider breaking the engagement, whilst Helen and Leonard have a heart to heart conversation after Jacky has fallen asleep.
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