The second part focuses on Sylvia’s married life and emotional maturity. Sylvia explores the nature of love, as seen in Wooing and Wedding, where her marriage unfolds. Sylvia’s Honeymoon symbolizes her new beginning, while A Fireside Fete emphasizes family harmony and warmth. However, in Asleep and Awake and What Next?, Sylvia confronts unexpected conflicts and challenges. Through these trials, Sylvia develops inner strength and gains clarity about her life. Finally, in Out of the Shadow, she steps out of the darkness toward a brighter future, discovering the true meaning of life.

CHAPTER X. YES
CHAPTER XI. WOOING
CHAPTER XII. WEDDING
CHAPTER XIII. SYLVIA'S HONEYMOON
CHAPTER XIV. A FIRESIDE FETE
CHAPTER XV. EARLY AND LATE
CHAPTER XVI. IN THE TWILIGHT
CHAPTER XVII. ASLEEP AND AWAKE
CHAPTER XVIII. WHAT NEXT?
CHAPTER XIX. SIX MONTHS
CHAPTER XX. COME
CHAPTER XXI. OUT OF THE SHADOW
FAITH GARTNEY'S GIRLHOOD,
MAINSTONE'S HOUSEKEEPER.
SIMPLICITY AND FASCINATION.
PIQUE:
THE GAYWORTHYS.
MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.