The day flew by with Sophia just going through the motions until dusk, when they saw Mrs. Hamilton again.

The old lady brought them a jar of homemade sauerkraut – clearly keeping things even-steven, no more, no less.

As they were leaving, Mrs. Hamilton suddenly asked Sophia, "You free tomorrow?"

Sophia's heart leaped, and she quickly answered, "Yes, yes!"

"I'm looking to hire two people to harvest wheat," the old lady said.

Without missing a beat, Sophia ...