One day when her younger brother and father were out, she jinxed Tom’s horse and made it throw him off near her house. She rushed to Tom's aid offering him a spot of tea which she mixed with love potion. The effect was instantaneous. After a few sips Tom confessed his love for Merope and kissed her. Making promises of returning the next day. She gave him a box of chocolates laced with the same potion and insisted he keep them hidden from everyone but eat a chocolate after every meal.