Chapter XV: At Amalia's and Chapter XVI Summary

Chapter XV: After he finishes his day's chores, K. returns to the schoolhouse and finds Frieda bathing Gisa's cat. K. learns that Schwarzer, the man who suspected him of trespassing when he first arrived in the village, is Gisa's suitor, though she does not appear to feel the same way for him. K. still has not heard from Barnabas regarding Klamm and decides to pay a visit to his household. When he arrives, he finds the two disabled parents half-dozing at the table. Olga and Barnabas are nowhere to be seen, but Amalia is resting. He is about to leave—for he had only come to see Barnabas—but Amalia urges him to wait for Olga. She says that Olga is secretly in love with him. K. doubts her...