The farm's hired man who sacrifices his college fund to save Walter from prison, is dismissed for dancing with Ruth, later rescues Walter from a burning house, and is ultimately welcomed into the family.
Ezry harbors deep romantic feelings for Ruth, driving his initial ambitions.
Walter is the son of Ezry's employer, establishing a hierarchical workplace dynamic.
Caleb employs Ezry as a farmhand, establishing a clear employer-employee relationship.
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