The Poppels bid farewell to their friend Dr. Deighton, who leaves Adelaide to continue his profession in Gawler. Arthur's foot injury has not yet healed and he is therefore unable to resume work. His family has nearly run out of money, so they have no choice but to begin selling some of their goods in order to survive. Among these is "Snowflake," the sheep Lucy-May raised from lambhood. Lucy-May begs her father not to sell her, but he ultimately does so.
—Taran_Wanderer_2