Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she had placed under the pillow for self-protection whenever she was alone in the house, and advanced slowly and well prepared for any eventuality towards the door. She asked, “Who is that? What do you want?” From the response she recognised
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