Based on the narrative in Chapter 9 of the book, how does Uncle Dominic try to guide Penny toward resolving her discontent when she runs from her house to him sobbing uncontrollably?

According to the narrative in Chapter 9 of the book, Uncle Dominic tries to guide Penny toward resolving her discontent when she runs from her house to him sobbing uncontrollably, by advising her to apologize to her mother when she returns home.