While visiting at a ski resort, they meet two friends, Henri Husson and Renée. Séverine doesn't like Husson's manner and the way he looks at her. Back in Paris, Séverine meets up with Renée. Séverine learns that a common friend, Henriette, now works at a brothel. At her house, Séverine receives roses from Husson. She is unsettled by the gesture. At the tennis courts, Séverine meets Husson. They talk of Henriette and houses of pleasure. Husson mentions a high-class brother to Séverine. Husson later confesses his desire. Séverine, however, rejects his advances.