Upon returning home from Gawler, where Arthur and Kate had hoped to find the missing Lucy-May, they run into Mr. Pettiwell. He is convinced that the Poppels want to purchase a farm owned by the Princetons, a property he himself is interested in. He visits Mr. Princeton, who firmly tells him that the property is not for sale. Mr. Pettiwell then spots Lucy-May but fails to recognize her as the Poppels' child. Mr. Princeton is concerned that his wife is becoming too attached to this unknown girl she insists on calling 'Emily.'
—Taran_Wanderer_2