I agree with Bob that Larry Haines's character wasn't predatory at all. He was very respectful toward both women, and gave off a very innocent but needy vibe to me. His wanting to kiss the daughter came off as, perhaps inappropriate, given their age differences, but in no way "smarmy" or vulgar. He so needed communion with another is all. And he talked to the girl's mother about it, thereby underlining the innocence of his approach, the lack of any sort of power-tripping or sexual dirtiness in his mind. And when talking about it to the mother, he clearly distinguished the way he tried to kiss the daughter from the way he wanted to kiss the mother. 

Me, I found this episode interesting, but then I'm a fan of Elpeth Eric and entertainment that goes to psychology (people are just so fascinating!). And Larry Haines is such a good actor, always good at portraying the kind of man that just busts your heart up into pieces. What a great voice he has -- sigh!

I'm with GeofBrit who commented: I'd love to have been able to have lunch with Elspeth, too. And since GeofBrit thinks the same thing, I think I'd like to have lunch with him! LOL