Carrie and Nick are sent down to a place deep down in the forest called Druids bottom were they discover the Evanses sister, her house keeper Hepzibah and Carries crush Albert who has been sent here for the war.
Evan's son Frederick visits, on leave from the army. The children visit Druid's Bottom accompanied by Frederick, and Carrie learns the meaning of a message from Mrs Gotobed.
After Carrie discovers that Mister Evans has possession of the house Carrie makes a terrible choice that will destroy everything and they are asked home by there mother
With Auntie Lou gone and only a few hours left until they go home Carrie discovers a new side of Mister Evans as she starts to think nothing bad is going to happen on her way home she sees something that is probably her fault a regret is created that stays with her for 25 years.