Whatsoever a Man Soweth

Wilfrid and Tibbie stand on the brink of an old‑fashioned proposal, their conversation a blend of teasing affection and honest confession. Set against the fading light of Ryhall Place’s long gallery, the scene captures a genteel world where childhood memories of secret river walks clash with the expectations of high society. Their banter reveals a friendship long tested by distance, duty, and the lingering scent of youthful love.

The Burnet family’s reputation for daring and flamboyance looms over the couple, a lineage marked by gambling scandals and celebrated warriors. Tibbie, now a striking twenty‑three‑year‑old who rides hounds, drives a Mercedes, and dominates bridge tables, embodies the modern, unapologetic woman of her class. As the narrative unfolds, listeners will be drawn into the elegant yet turbulent world of the Scarcliffs, where personal desire and familial legacy constantly vie for the upper hand.