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During her family's bickering Susie begins to have flashbacks of her own humble beginnings ; she was a chambermaid at her mother's modest guesthouse.

It was there that she met the wealthy Major Augustus Parkington, and following her mother's death they marry.

Shortly after the marriage Susie is introduced to Baroness Aspasia Conti, a French aristocrat and close friend of Augustus, who helps Susie pick out clothes, accessories and even a house.

Susie, originally grateful for Aspasia's help, soon grows tired of her interference in her marriage and announces that she is pregnant by her husband.

An elated Augustus holds a ball to celebrate, but his happiness turns to fury when a great number of people refuse to attend due to Augustus ' feud with a wealthy businessman.

His rage upsets Susie, and when she runs after her husband to comfort him she stumbles and miscarries their baby.

In his anger Augustus blames his neighbours for Susie's miscarriage and vows to get revenge.