Danielle mocks Amy for wearing thrift store clothes, calling her "Raggedy Amy." However, when Danielle’s house burns down and she’s forced to wear old clothes herself, she faces similar ridicule at school. Despite Danielle’s previous cruelty, Amy shows kindness, offering her donated clothes and inviting her to go thrift shopping. Danielle learns not to judge others by their appearance, and the story emphasizes the value of kindness and empathy over superficial judgments.