The hope of spring The hope of a new life Lena Graber is a relieved widow, not grieved.
But she needs time away to think and.
Now that Lena is free to remarry, she considers Jacob\'s marriage proposal.
Come spring, it should bring in a good profit.
Jacob King has loved Lena since he was old enough to like girls.
Fearful of losing her farm, Lena reaches out to Jacob King, who plows up the fields and plants Winter wheat.
She relishes the peace, except when her mother-in-law torments her with debt.
The hope of spring The hope of a new life Lena Graber is a relieved widow, not grieved