MILL ON THE FLOSS DESIGN The mill has been in their family for 300 years, but their father, Edward Tulliver , loses it to shrewd businessman Lawyer Wakem . His son, sensitive, deformed Philip Wakem , loves Maggie. Tom opposes the relationship, and the emotional Maggie, who adores her brother, yields to his authority. Her cousin Lucy Deane is engaged to the charming Stephen Guest . On a visit, Stephen and Maggie are immediately attracted to each other, creating a scandal during a boating expedition and prompting Tom to throw her out of the house. Events then lead toward a tragic conclusion. Return to Theatre & Opera Menu