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In darkest Hampshire, Becky spends her days as governess toSir Pitt Crawley's neglected daughters. Her employer's handsomeyoungest son, Rawdon, does his best to interest Becky in aflirtation. But Becky's ambition is to get into her employer'sgood books, and soon she is promoted to the position of SirPitt's indispensable secretary. In London, Amelia's childhoodsweetheart, George Osborne, never replies to any of herletters. George's father now opposes their marriage because hesuspects the Sedley family business is failing. When Mr Osbornecalls in his loans, Amelia's father is ruined.Sir Pitt'ssnobbish sister, Matilda, pays a visit to Queen's Crawley.Everyone is on their very best behaviour, because they allyearn to be remembered in the rich old lady's will. Becky formsa new plan, and quickly charms her way to becoming Matilda'sfavourite new companion. Matilda sweeps Becky off in hercarriage, to Sir Pitt's dismay.