The significance of finding a red ear of corn is never clearly stated in the novel though it is implied. What do you think is the significance of finding a red ear of corn ? What clues from the story lead you to this conclusion?

From the text, we can infer that the red ear of corn foretells a coming marriage.

"They say the crop is not too plentiful this year," Mercy put in slyly. "Could be there won't be as many red ears as usual." Judith tossed her head. "I'll find one, never you fear," she said blithely. "I have my own methods."
"Red ears? Are they better than the others?" At Kit's innocent question her two cousins burst into peals of merriment.
"You wait and see," advised Judith. "Come to think of it, I guess I'll make certain that William gets one, too. Then you'll find
out!" At her own sudden suspicion, Kit blushed crimson.