In this chapter, we learn that Belle has come to see her father, who has stolen a rose from the garden. She begs her father to release her, but he refuses, saying that she will never see him again. He tells her that he cannot save her mother, but that he can save her. Belle begs him to let her kiss her father. He refuses, telling her that she must not hurt him, but a bargain. He says that since the girl will be staying with them for a long time, he will offer her a room that is more comfortable