The Last Runaway

Honor finds herself continually drawn to Jack Haymaker, who seems aware of her attention. She likes him due to his attraction to her. The anticipation of seeing him makes her tense at the frolic, which builds into a headache. When she steps outside for air, Jack follows her. Honor sees her first lightning bug, which leads her to discuss the differences between England and America. When Jack comments on her apparent preference for England, she struggles to find a way to compliment Ohio. He offers sympathy for the challenges of living with Abigail and Adam, but Honor goes back inside instead of saying anything potentially negative about a member of Faithwell’s close-knit community.

Inside, Jack dotes on Honor, ignoring the interest of another woman, Caroline. He builds Honor a plate, urging her to try her first corn on the cob. Honor cringes at the attention of the room on them, though she is astonished at the freshness and sweetness of the corn. She eats the entire ear, leading Jack to laughingly welcome her to Ohio.

The day following the frolic, Jack visits Cox’s Dry Goods. He asks Adam if he can escort Honor back to Faithwell, indicating his interest in courting her.