Celyndia constantly questioned her mother and new stepfather about her rights, asking for permission to chase butterflies and wondering when they would be going to another 'big folks' house. Celyndia eventually adjusted to her new life, enjoying her freedoms, except when she would bewas teased and abused while attending school. Life was still difficult for Amos and his family, full of prejudices that were both obvious and subtle. However, Celyndia was a good child who worked hard and learned to work the loom with her mother in order to contribute to the household and to the small amount of income she and her mother generated from the fine linens they created together.