He even tries to warn her about her indiscretions, but she is unconcerned. Walker snubs her and later tells Winterborne that Daisy will never again be allowed at her home.įor some time, Winterborne hears additional stories about Daisy, but he still maintains that she is an innocent but impetuous girl. Walker, Daisy offends her hostess by coming very late with her Italian friend. Daisy thinks that if what she is doing is improper, then she is completely improper and asks the others to forget about her. She lets the girl know how improper it is to be seen walking along the street with a man. Walker drives up in her carriage and tries to convince Daisy to come with her. Daisy solves this by asking Winterborne to accompany her.Īfter Daisy meets her companion, the three of them stroll about for a while. Walker is shocked and tries to tell Daisy how improper it would be to be seen walking the streets. Soon she mentions that she is going for a walk in order to meet a Mr.
Walker, Daisy meets and teases Winterborne again. Some months later, Winterborne does go to Rome and immediately hears that Miss Daisy Miller is being "talked about." She is accused of picking up strange men and being seen with them in indiscreet places. After teasing him about being under the influence of some woman, she makes him promise to visit her in Rome that winter. Costello, but this elderly lady has heard enough about the young American girl to think her common and vulgar, and consequently, refuses to meet her.ĭuring the visit to the castle, Daisy learns that Winterborne has to leave the next day. Winterborne wants to introduce Daisy to his aunt, a Mrs. Furthermore, he is convinced she was acting with perfect innocence. Winterborne is aware that it was highly indiscreet for Daisy to go with him to the castle, but he is so charmed and pleased by her spontaneity and gaiety that he is willing to overlook everything else. Winterborne is perplexed and confused by her actions. Even though it would be improper, Daisy insists, but she suddenly changes her mind on learning that her brother is in bed. That night Daisy suggests a boat ride on the lake. Miller readily agrees as long as she does not have to go along. Miller will deeply disapprove of his invitation. Winterborne declares that he would be delighted to accompany her.Ī few days later, Daisy introduces him to her mother, and Winterborne fears that Mrs. During the course of their conversation, she mentions her desire to visit the castle across the lake. In a Swiss resort, Winterborne meets a pretty young American girl who seems to have no qualms about talking to strangers.