While studying for a history examination in the barn one night, Mary accidentally knocks over a reading lamp. After putting out the fire, a furious Caroline yells at her daughter and forbids her to take the exam. Later, Mary takes a job at the mercantile to pay for some items damaged in the fire, then makes a decision that could further aggravate her relationship with her mother.
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I have just learned that Mary Ingalls was falling asleep while studying in the barn but was set fire accidentally and put it out. This was Mary's fault and apology is not enough. And Caroline doesn't forgive Mary and shows no mercy to her when she punishes Mary. She will go for a paying job.