Why does Lyddie not sign the petition? How does the speed-up affect Lyddie? How does it affect the other girls? How does Lyddie tend to her injury?...

Your
questions seem to be squarely focused on chapter 13 of  .  Lyddie has been
at the factory long enough where she is familiar with the rules of the factory and the
procedures of working a loom.  In fact, Lyddie is proud of herself and her work at the factory.
 She is up to working 4 looms at a time.  She is well on her way to achieving the...