Oh, oh——
Truus.
[With anxious curiosity, at side door.] What was the matter, Kneir?
Kneir.
[Sobbing.] Barend had to be taken by the police. Oh, and now I’m ashamed to go walk through the village, to tell them good bye—the disgrace—the disgrace——
CURTAIN.
ACT III.
[Scene: Same as before. Evening. A lighted lamp—the illuminated chimney gives a red glow. A rushing wind howls about the house. Jo and Kneirtje discovered. Kneirtje lying on bed, dressed, Jo reading to her from prayerbook.]