Ep. 12: Candy flees after being accused of stealing Anthony's roses on his birthday
Aired on December 17, 1976

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Evidence implicates Candy in the theft of Anthony’s pink roses, leading to her departure from the Leagan estate. Archibald identifies a witness linking Neil to the crime, prompting the trio to force a confession. Meanwhile, Candy escapes in a rowboat, navigating dangerous rapids toward a waterfall. The vagabond Albert rescues her from drowning and instructs her to send a bottle note if she needs help. The worried Ardley boys eventually locate Candy. Anthony reveals his true motive for avoiding her was to spare her the surprise of his birthday gift, a new rose variety named 'Sweet Candy'.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Candy accompanies Eliza and Neil shopping, then meets Alistear Cornwell who drives her home in a dilapidated car.
- Ep. 9 · Candy meets Anthony Brown at the ball while facing Eliza's schemes and a locked room incident.
- Ep. 10 · Candy hides her barn life from visitors while Anthony apologizes with a rose.
- Ep. 11 · Candy and Klint discover Annie's secret while Neil and Eliza cause trouble with a horse.
- Ep. 12 · Candy flees after being accused of stealing Anthony's roses on his birthday
- Ep. 13 · Neil frames Candy for poisoning horses while Candy seeks Albert through a river bottle letter.
- Ep. 14 · Candy and the Orphans Fight to Save Father Tree from Mr. Flannigan
- Ep. 15 · Candy Faces Exile to Mexico After Being Framed for Horse Theft by the Leagan Family
- Ep. 16 · Candy prepares for departure to Mexico while Anthony defends her honor against family prejudice.