The next morning, the Governess tells Lockwood that she has just slept with Lu, and that he has pounced on her. Lockwood tells her that it is believed that women who have slept with a man once will never again have the chance to do so. The Governess then tells Lockwood about the proposal she made to Lu. Lockwood is shocked that she did not tell him earlier, and wonders why he did not say anything earlier