Annie's desire to have parents makes her melancholic, and Candy hopes to lift Annie's spirits with a countryside picnic. When trying to wade in the water of a stream, they are swept off by the current. Luckily Mr. Brighton and his farmhand, who are hunting, rescue the girls. At the impressive Brighton hunting lodge they get dry and fine clothes, barbecue shish-kebabs and are invited to ride the horse. Annie behaves well, while Candy is her cheeky self. When Annie suggests Candy that Mr. Brighton could adopt them both, Candy argues with her and runs back to Pony's Home. While Annie stays the night at the Brighton estate, both girls are unable to sleep, missing each other. Annie returns the next morning, and they vow never to be separated.