"Oh, I'm sleeping" says Carla. "And you, my dear?" The old lady asks Carlo. "Yes, I'm sleeping, too" he tells her. "Don't be afraid" she says. Sleep my dear. Sleep.
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She goes back to her room. Carlo knows there is danger, but cannot wake his sister. "Oh, what can I do?" he thinks and thinks. "What is she doing in her room?"
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The door of the old lady's room is open.
There is silence. Carlo tries not to be afraid. He creeps on tip toe to the open door.
