of the novel immerses the reader in a vibrant household atmosphere, where the sisters eagerly await the arrival of new students for their father's lectures. The interactions among the sisters reveal their distinct personalities: Elli's impulsiveness, Käthe's maturity, and Marga's introspective nature. As they speculate about a particularly interesting newcomer, feelings of excitement and rivalry emerge, particularly with reference to Marga's more solitary existence due to her blindness. This intimate exploration sets the stage for an engaging family narrative intertwined with themes of hope, longing, and the challenges of social integration experienced by Marga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)