All people in Nolla believed anew that a ghost of Wildenstein went about, for the apparition had actually been seen.

Kurt knew quite well that it was all his fault.

He hardly dared to look at his mother and he longed for somebody to help him.

He was filled with the craving to be happy again.
Only Lippo and Maezli pursued their usual occupations and were untroubled by heavy thoughts.

As soon as Maezli noticed that the usual cheerfulness had departed from the house, she tried to get into a different atmosphere at once.