Pietje picks up the thread (128)
.. decides not to give up..
Together with Mel, Pietje repacks
Follow-up story Kalle and Pietje, part 128

Pietje picks it all positively after this conversation. She decides not to give up and pick up the thread right away.
But she will — Mel thinks — Judith and Jorieke will shun as much as possible for the time being. After all, you shouldn't tie the cat on the bacon, says Mel.