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A Story of French Dominion in the Netherlands (Continued)
A scarlet fever epidemic sweeps the community with deaths among children and adults. Anca, a young girl, suffers a severe case while her friend Maarten Wierenga and his sisters offer care. In a lucid moment she tells of going to heaven, asks for a farewell, and dies with faith and family by her side.
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Maarten Wierenga
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Alma
Anca
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Maarten
Siskia
Christina