An orphan girl forages wild greens as villagers taunt her and calls her cursed; she finds a four-leaf clover and prays for food, warm clothes and a dry roof. Nearby, Mrs. Evans, the military governor's fragile wife, and her party grow alarmed when a metal box moves and their route repeats, making them fear a ghost loop. They ask the silent girl for directions; a lieutenant startles her and is rebuked. Unexpectedly, Mrs. Evans—who was said to be unable to lift anything—manages to carry the child, and they move off while the looping road remains unresolved.