As they arrived at their destination, where she got off, she felt her legs trembling. Without knowing a lick of English, how was she to survive? Her parents crossed her mind as she began to doubt herself. She took a step forward. She was anxious about leaving them in Germany on the brink of war, but she still wanted to make the most out of her own life, just for them. "I can do this..." she whispered to herself and muttered a little prayer. Was America going to promise her a life full of happiness and love? Hilda knew nothing of what was in store in the future, but only that this nation was supposedly her safe haven. Well, was time merciful enough...? She would soon know!