Maria agrees to stay and help Mrs. Holle with her chores, but Mary-Lou leaves to find her way back. In the end, Mary-Lou reluctantly returns to the house, and Mrs. Holle sends both girls back home.
Mary-Lou decides to remain and assist Mrs. Holle with her domestic duties, while Maria stays. However, Mary-Lou eventually returns to the house after getting lost, and Mrs. Holle sends both girls back to their homes.