Childhood and Early Dreams

When she was a child, Mei-Ling's poverty-stricken father sold her to a wealthy family. Despite her status as a Bought Daughter, she was determined to go to America.

The Proposal and Journey

When the Chinese missionary Ah Pu proposed marriage and travel to the New World, she jumped at the chance, even though she did not believe in his God.

Questions and Uncertainties

Could a Christian and an atheist succeed in marriage? Would her past forever haunt her? Could her powers affect their family's fate?