At a family gathering, children's play turns ugly when Penny makes Nancy, a lowly servant, act like a dog and the other kids mock her. The incident explodes into adult accusations: Tommy and relatives say Nancy ruined the party and embarrassed the family, while others point out Penny insulted a servant. Amy decides to take Nancy to the party and orders servants to dress her in nicer clothes. Nancy insists she wants to keep playing but agrees to be changed and promises she'll come back. She hurries off, leaving the household argument unresolved.