Charlie visits Lyddie and offers to take Rachel with him to the Phinney family, who owns the mill where Charlie works and treats him like family. Lyddie reluctantly agrees. Lyddie tries to sign a petition for better working conditions but is too late as the petition had already been sent in and declined.
Charlie invites Lyddie to his home at the Phinney's residence, where he is warmly received and considered part of the family. Lyddie agrees with some reluctance. Lyddie attempts to gather support for improved working conditions but is too late, as the petition had already been submitted and rejected.