Laura’s parents suggest it’s time for her to come out of her mourning period and think about marriage again.
Laura agrees that it’s time, but wonders who might want someone who was courted and left.

Ephraim, who has gotten to know Laura because they both tend to be in the same place as far as caring for younger children. The little ones turn to her for tears-drying and to him for more ministerial roles, but they’re very much looked up to.

Ephraim would like to court Laura, and their parents all agree that this might be a good match.

Laura is trying to be at peace, but it seems she was hurt more than she realized and trusting Ephraim, even though he has major and visible ties to the community, is still hard.

Can Ephraim gain her trust and help her find her faith?