In the 19th century Northeastern United States, Abigailand her husband Dayabuy a farm, and they make a living on the farm. Abigail works day in and day out, and usually has little communication with her husband. A few months ago, their daughter died of diphtheria, further alienating the two, who had no basis in their relationship. Abigail does the same farm work every day, and her relationship with her husband has become numb and cold after losing her daughter. She and her husband sat at opposite ends of the table, eating boiled potatoes without a word. Her husband could not understand her lingering spirit, and he was unwilling to share the joy or pain of life with her. She only recorded her pain in cold words in her diary.
Until one day, a new couple came to the county,and her husband Finney, Tully's arrival gave Abigail's life a twist. Abigail confided to Tully that her marriage to Daya was unhappy, just doing most of the duties of a partner out of guilt, without romance, let alone passion.
But she didn't expect Tully's situation to be any better than her. She said that her husband had a bad temper and a strong desire to control. The first time the two met, it was very speculative. Abigail invited Tully into the house for a drink, and this tea lasted the whole afternoon. Naturally, the two of them became best friends who talked about everything, the only comfort for each other in the cold winter and lonely world. This heart-to-heart exchange made Abigail feel an unprecedented release and relief
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