Etten-Leur: In the summer of 1881, Vincent's niece Kee Vos stayed at the rectory. Vincent fell passionately in love with her, but when he confessed his love to Kee, she replied firmly: No, never, never! Fed by the romantic literature he read, Vincent did not give up. He continued to bombard her, to the annoyance and shame of his family, with his declarations of love - But it turned out to be in vain. Her mind was made up.
