The casket is filled with warm clothes. Peter dispenses them to the assembled group, explaining that their journey will be very cold. The jacket he gives Ellen is patched and worn, and when she sees it, Ellen realizes just how much her life has changed. Resolutely, she puts it on without a word of complaint. Mama wraps the baby in one of Kirsti's sweaters. Peter insists to the baby's frightened parents that he must give her a few drops from the medicine bottle he has in his pocket. Meanwhile, Inge gives everyone a package of the food Annemarie had helped her prepare earlier in the evening. Then Peter gives Mr. Rosen a package to carry to Henrik, telling Mr. Rosen only that its contents are vitally important. Peter announces that he will lead.....
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