Mary Rodgers has lost everything--or so she believes. Her entire family has been struck down with influenza, leaving her alone in the world--except for her cousin Philip. But Philip is bound for Oregon to meet up with Laurel, his fianc?e, who's waiting for him. Though Mary begs him to take her with him on the Oregon Trail, he resists. What would people think? Mary's plan is simple. They already share a last name. They will pose as husband and wife...