Fanny Goodwill is a beautiful, young girl from the country whom Joseph has loved since their infancy. She is also very sweet and modest. They are reunited on his journey home since she leaves her country home to search for Joseph after hearing of his difficulties. The peddler eventually reveals that Mr. and Mrs. Andrews are Fanny's parents, but luckily, he determines that Mr. Wilson is Joseph's father shortly after. Fanny and Joseph marry and settle in a small house in the country.