ignorant - very innocent only," but not necessarily bad people. When Daisy intended to go out walking to meet her Italian friend, Mr. Giovanelli, her mother and Mrs. Walker, an elite member of society, advised her against it. Daisy persisted, and "not wanting to do anything improper" convinced Winterbourne to walk with her until she found Mr. Giovanelli. Winterbourne agreed to chaperone her.Upon observing Giovanelli, Winterbourne told Daisy that he "intends to remain with her". Daisy retorts that she has "never allowed a gentleman to dictate to her or interfere with anything she did." But she nevertheless walked happily between Winterbourne and Giovanelli. Winterbourne began to wonder if Daisy really was as innocent as she seemed because he felt that "a nice girl ought to know" she was being improper. Mrs. Walker rode up in her carriage and persuaded Winterbourne to convince Daisy to join her because "fifty people have noticed her". Winterbourne stated that Mrs. Walker was making "too much of a fuss about it" but Mrs. Walker felt that Daisy was ruining herself. Winterbourne claimed that Daisy was innocent. Daisy walked over to the carriage and Mrs. Walker asked her to get in. Daisy refused because she was "so enchanted just as she was". Mrs. Walker said that walking with two men was not the custom in Rome and Daisy responded, "Well, it ought to be!" Finally, Daisy declared that she was improper and Mrs. Walker left with Winterbourne in Daisy's place. The next time Winterbourne spoke to Daisy was at Mrs. Walker's party. Daisy tells him that she wouldn't change her habits for the society. Winterbourne calls her a flirt, which Daisy regards as a compliment. Winterbourne tried to explain to Daisy that if she doesn't change she would have to deal with the consequences, but Daisy shrugged off his advice. Upon leaving, Mrs. Walker snubbed Daisy and Winterbourne felt a twinge of pity for her.Over the next few days, the entire elite class tal...
