Evelyn is on her way to meet her father who is returning home from World War II. While he was away, her mother had been killed and a second frightening event happened which she is terrified for her father to find out. She stands on the back of a ferry, contemplating jumping off into the icy waters and ending everything. She has gone through so much and has learned to be a woman at such a young age. Her thoughts teeter back and forth between jumping and remaining on the boat. She is frightened and worried. Scared and nervous. After all, she is only 14.