Ever since a pure white fox was brought into the home, the status of daughter-in-law Jane has plummeted. Her husband has grown increasingly cold, even sharing a bed with the fox; Father-in-law Robert also defends the fox fiercely, and the father and son nearly turn against each other while fighting over the fox. Housekeeper Rose warns that this is "bewitching fox unrest", and predicts the fox will eventually eat Jane and take her place.