"Madam Høiers leiefolk" (English: Madame Høier's Lodgers) is a short story by Norwegian writer Amalie Skram (then Amalie Müller). It was first published in 1882 in the magazine Nyt Tidsskrift,[1] and was Skram's first published literary work.[2] The story depicts a situation when a poor family is evicted from their flat.[2] The two recent-born twins die during the night, and their mother is subsequently imprisoned for having caused the death of her children through negligence.[1] The story caused significant stir, it was subject to parodies in satirical magazines, and lawyers pointing out judicial flaws.[2]