Maggie is greeted by Elizabeth who lays all her charm before her. Hoffman is more reserved, her mind beginning to work.
Maggie tells of her painting - not many sales yet. But she has got a few people who like what she does. She talks about the sunshine and colors of Italy.
"Different from the fog and gray of Maine" Elizabeth says.
Maggie is bright and personable. - Elizabeth decides - And the way Quentin looks at her...
Vicky is going to be a problem.
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Hoffman decides to have a talk with Vicky "Maggie is here to stay."
"Quentin..."
"Quentin is more taken by her than you think. And when she starts having children.."
"I am carrying his child! This child is as much a Collins as any children Maggie might have!"
"Pray that he is not. Pray that you get to have him away from Collinwood"
"A discarded mistresss..."
"A well pensioned mistress."
"LIke you."
"Yes Like me."
"Maybe you are happy with what you are, but I want more!"
"You want to be Mistress of Collinwood, don't you?"
"Yes!"
"More than you want Quentin. I see. Child, be wise. Protect your child as I protected mine. As long as he is NOT a Collins he will be safe."