William and Simeon enter the son's room and the father closes the door. Still standing, William begins to defend himself: "Yes, I told my dear sister what you were thinking about Josias's betrayal."

"Now listen here, boy!" Simeon was frowning and furious at William, "You had no right to put any more gas on the fire! I already explained the case to Josias; you certainly increased the situation to make Melissa upset. You took advantage of it because you hate Josias from the first day."

"This has nothing to do, Dad!" William reacts stunned, "Regardless of whether I like Josias or not, he has no right to betray Melissa! What...