An out-of-work miner who reluctantly sells his family's Collie, Lassie, to feed his family. He later enlists in World War I to support them and is eventually offered Hynes' old job and tied house by the Duke.
Cilla's actions indirectly benefit Sam's family by securing their livelihood and dog.
The Duke becomes Sam's employer by offering him a position and housing.
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