Again, the way Clare behaves in this scene shows exactly how young she is. She struggles to remember what she is supposed to do and to stay on task, getting wrapped up in a squabble with her brother. Despite this and her minor remaining skepticism, Clare still goes to meet Henry with provisions. Her innocence and her youthful willingness to entertain the fantastical draws her back to Henry in the meadow. In this way, her age is not a limitation but an asset in building a friendship with the stranger in her backyard.