Flora chooses to leave the farm without any fanfare, though reserves a great deal of self-satisfaction for her work. Her eye is now on the future. There is no indication her habits will change as she has had little character growth other than having gained a fondness and appreciation for her rural relatives. Charles does tell her he doesn't like meddling and won't allow it. She likes his bossy style as it offers her a sense of relief from self-imposed obligations. Flora's romantic departure is a spoof of sorts on the fairytale (or Hollywood) ending, unrealistically over the top, yet satisfying.