Caught in the Game of Love / Pretend to Be Unloving

After being rejected by his first love, Colin Bowen begins dating Daisy Locke, his most devoted admirer. While everyone anticipates the inevitable breakup, Daisy willingly goes along—until Colin's mother bribes her just before she leaves for college. Daisy later fakes her own death to sever ties with him completely. Unexpectedly, news soon spreads throughout Halton that Colin has harmed himself for love, shocking everyone.