Cousin Millicent Collins arrives from New York City. Although she is young and simple-minded, her rich inheritance inspires Joshua to try and convince his younger brother, Jeremiah, to court her and marry her, thereby combining her wealth with the Collins family's wealth. Jeremiah is not interested. Meanwhile, Angelique casts a love spell causing Josette to fall in love with Jeremiah. Shocked at her behavior, Jeremiah resists her advances.