Dinner that night is a cheerful affair, with Uncle Henrik teasing Annemarie about the fact that she milked Blossom herself. He promises to show her how to do it properly. When Annemarie had returned home from the harbor that morning, she found a note from her mother saying the doctor was taking Inge to the local hospital, and that she would be back soon. With all the chaos, everyone had forgotten about Blossom. When Annemarie heard her lowing uncomfortably, she had gone to the barn and done her best to milk the cow. Kirsti wonders when Ellen is coming back; the family has told her that the Rosens came by last night and picked her up. Mama distracts her by asking for her help, while Annemarie and Uncle Henrik head to the barn.....
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