The start of The Hiding Place

May 29, 1942

It has been a few days since Mrs. Kleermaker first knocked on our door. She is a very grateful woman and the first to be allowed to help Betsie in the kitchen. People would always ask Betsie if she would like them to assist her in the kitchen but she would always reply saying, " I'm just a fussy old maid."
Somehow it was different this time. Mrs. Kleermaker jumped out of her seat and began stacking plates and cups. We can now tell that she seems to be a very tidy woman.
Another knock was at the door. Strangely enough it was just about 8:00 which was around the same time that Mrs. Kleermaker knocked on our door. Outside the alley door stood an elderly couple. Corrie welcomed them in. They all seemed to have the same look on their faces. It was a look that all of us had on our faces these days. I face full of fear for what tomorrow would bring.