" At three oclock (Hello had left but was supposed to come back later), the doorbell rang. I didnt hear it, since I was out on the balcony, lazily reading in the sun. A little while later Margot appeared in the kitchen doorway looking very agitated. Father has received a call-up notice from the SS, she whispered. Mother has gone to see Mr. van Daan (Mr. van Daan is Fathers business partner and a good friend.) I was stunned. A call-up: everyone knows what that means."