The true identity of the "arrogant young lady"

Clarence openly expresses his disgust at Katrina, who is drenched in the blizzard, calling it a "sympathy-seeking act." However, instead of drying herself, Katrina desperately wipes the wet carpet, begging for forgiveness. Feeling uneasy about her unusual fear, he catches her when she collapses with a high fever, and is astonished by how light she is. Disarmed by her innocent reaction upon waking, he becomes certain: this girl is not the "arrogant Charles" he has heard so much about.