At first, there is no luck, and then bad luck comes along. It all begins with a string that is supposed to be stretched across a staircase, and it ends with regular classes at Greta's school being canceled for the time being. Greta's share in the disaster is not insignificant. Her parents have forced her to apologize to everyone affected. In writing, her parents insist. Thus, 'Greta's Apologies' are created, in which letter by letter the entire story unfolds—one for which Greta is not really to blame, but for which she takes full responsibility.