By the time it was too late for Alvar to eat breakfast, get dressed and leave for church, his mother phoned the nearest neighbours asking about Alvar, but no-one had seen him. Alvar's father phoned the nearest neighbour and the two men searched the farm for the boy. Later, all the neighbours were asked to join the search.
Alvar was missing when it was too late for him to eat breakfast, get dressed, and leave for church. His mother called the nearest neighbors to inquire about his whereabouts. The neighbors searched the farm for Alvar with his father. All of the neighbors were asked to participate in the search.