Caleb inquired about Lily's plans for the night, prompting her to realize that she hadn’t considered where she would stay. Overwhelmed by her thoughts of Caleb, she hadn’t taken care of essential tasks like retrieving her savings or acquiring necessary supplies for her new life. Even though the schoolmaster's cottage seemed welcoming, it required more preparation than she had anticipated.
When Lily hesitated to respond, Caleb offered her a place to stay at his house, mentioning that he was currently in the barracks. However, Lily reacted with frustration, prompting Caleb to retract his suggestion with a sigh. He then redirected the buggy towards the Tibbet place, leaving the matter unresolved for the time being.