moody June, where Cady is waiting for Georges but is instead confronted by Maurice Deber, who has been spying on her. As tensions mount between them, Deber reveals his disdain for Georges, whom he accuses of being disreputable. Cady fiercely defends her love for Georges, asserting her independence and challenging Deber's authority. The atmosphere is charged as Cady wrestles with feelings of anticipation and despair, culminating in her eventual decision to confront the demands placed upon her by her relationships and society. This initial scene sets the tone for Cady's struggles throughout the novel, hinting at the complexities of her character and relationships as she seeks to define her own life amidst external pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)