Why does Mrs. Bedlow have difficulty understanding why Lyddie was fired?

Mrs.
Bedlow, 's landlady, is shocked when she learns about Lyddie being fired. Although she does not
understand the full details of the events that led to Lyddie's dismissal, she is not convinced
by the decision. She suspects that something must have been very wrong for Lyddie to get
fired.

The reason for Mrs. Bedlow's reaction is that she knows Lyddie well.
She has seen Lyddie overcome many obstacles in life just to achieve her career goals. According
to Mrs. Bedlow, Lyddie is probably the best employee of the company. On many occasions, the she
has witnessed the effort Lyddie invests in the company.

Before Lyddie lands
the job at the mill, she has to overcome many obstacles. She has to deal with the separation of
her parents, navigate the death of her mother, confront a bear, and struggle to educate herself.
While working for the mill, Lyddie invests all her time in the company in her quest to make more
money and be productive. Understanding the tough path that Lyddie has traveled to accomplish her
dreams, Mrs. Bedlow is not convinced that the hardworking girl could do anything that would
jeopardize her career.