 When Clifford comes unexpectedly out of his hiding place, there is a very awkward moment.Clifford leaves and Eugenia lies about why the young man was at her home.Later, in talking with Clifford, Mr. Acton realizes she had not told the truth, and Eugenia's lies begin to weigh upon his thoughts, and he loses interest as Lizzie outflanks the baroness in her attempt to win her brother.