Sherry was so much relieved to find that Hero had no wish to keep her unfortunate protege permanently in the spare bedroom that he agreed to this plan, even go so far as to hand over, upon demand, a bill to defray the cost of suitable baby clothes for the destitute infant. Hero thanked him warmly and went away to set Ruth's mind at rest, leaving Sherry to congratulate himself on having brushed through the business better than had at one time seemed possible, Mr Ringwood to wrap himself in apparently profound thought, and Ferdy to devise an artistic death for the hypothetical husband.
Sherry felt a great sense of relief knowing that Hero had no intention of keeping her unfortunate ward confined to the spare bedroom permanently. Hero even agreed to cover the expenses for suitable baby clothes for the needy infant, which pleased Sherry. Thankful for this outcome, Hero decided to reassure Ruth, leaving Sherry to feel accomplished about how well he had handled the situation.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ringwood immersed himself in deep thought, while Ferdy busied himself with imaginative ideas regarding the fictional husband. The scene illustrates a moment of resolution and varying responses among the characters, showcasing their unique personalities and relationships.