Anne begins by saying that relations between the inhabitants of the Secret Annexe are getting worse all of the time. Anne is taking Valerian pills to combat depression, but she says just being able to laugh would be better than ten pills. She says she has forgotten how to laugh. They live in constant dread, partially because one of the warehouse workers might be getting suspicious. Anne feels as if they live waiting for the next explosive fight. She wishes in vain that she could somehow get away. The Van Daans are arguing over money. They have run out of cash, but Mrs. Van Daan refuses to sell her clothing. Mr. Frank looks tense all of the time, Margot is getting headaches and Dussel can't sleep. Anne says.....
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