In "How to Capture a Countess," the protagonist contemplates her desires which include financial stability, enhanced social status, and a devoted husband. She reflects on her current position and ponders what more could enrich her life, suggesting that perhaps youth and energy would be desirable additions.

Margaret's thoughts also reveal her skepticism towards other suitors, particularly Munro, whom she finds untrustworthy after a dinner filled with awkward moments. Her narrowed focus on Lord Cameron, who possesses appealing traits like having his own teeth, emphasizes her criteria for a potential partner and her wariness of those who do not meet her standards.