How does the author's choice to end the story with Caline crying about the pleasant-faced boy contribute to the overall structure of the story? It reveals for the reader Caline's true motivation for moving to the city. It makes the reader wonder if Caline's mistress is actually cruel rather than kind. It shows that Caline was quite foolish to leave her home and move to the city. It explains why Caline misses her home and friends in the country so much.