The banquet began, and most of The Sterling Family members had arrived, except the old Mrs. Sterling, who claimed to be ill and was resting in her room, not showing up.
The guests noticed that not everyone in The Sterling Family accepted this Eldest Miss Sterling, including James Sterling and his wife.
As soon as the couple appeared, they both looked displeased. James followed closely behind the First Mrs. Sterling, explaining that he hadn't done anything to wrong her. The First Mrs. Sterling ignored him, giving him the cold shoulder, and even when Mrs. Sterling came over to greet her, she paid no attention.
"The old master has arrived!"
Someone outside called out, and the guests immediately hushed their voices, craning their necks to look out, including The Sterling Family members.
Mrs. Sterling had a playful smile at the corner of her mouth, watching the drama unfold concerning James's affair with an illegitimate daughter.
