Vincent Handley

Evelyn enjoys being mal-treated by Cynthia but Cynthia doesn't like being cruel. However, if Cynthia was left to her own devices the consequent loss of discipline would undermine her standing as a lepidopterist. Cynthia wants to be the best lepidopterist in the area so she continues to abuse and degrade Evelyn. Evelyn responds by loving Cynthia all the more. Ooh, sorry - spoilers!!