Selden receives Lily’s telegram requesting his intercession on behalf of the Dorsets. Selden meets with Dorset and fears the worst for Lily’s reputation. Lily remains aboard the Sabrina despite the tension between the Dorsets and Bertha’s harsh treatment of Lily.
Lily goes to town and encounters Selden, who relates his concern for Lily’s reputation. He worries that Lily is unable to defend herself socially from Bertha’s wrath, and advises Lily to leave the Dorsets’ yacht during a dinner hosted by the Brys. Lily asserts that she is in no danger, but Selden’s fears are later realized when Bertha announces to the group that Lily will not return with them to the Sabrina.
Selden accompanies Lily from the dinner party, vowing to help her find a place to stay. He receives Stepney’s permission to let Lily spend the night at their hotel provided that she not disturb Stepney’s sleeping wife, Gwen, and that she leave by train the following morning.
