Taylor in France married a Frenchman named Henri Michel de Maumarot. But when she reconized that she didn't want to be married, she flees back to Newport, where she has to hide from her mother, who would never understand it. When Taylor tried to divorce herself from her French husband she needs Ryans help, who kisses her to proof that she hadn't been faithful, which legitimates the divorce. When Taylor choose Ryan, Henri-Michele leaves town. Played by Henri Lubatti.