In its heyday, Huizen switched from farming to fishing. Villagers caught small flounder, and the Huizeners were known as ‘flounder farmers’. The catch was loaded onto wheelbarrows in the harbour, and children pushed them through the Gooi region to sell the fish. The Mysterious Benefactor Huizen was ultimately the victim of its own success. Overfishing meant the nets became emptier and emptier. After years of abundance, the villagers were soon starving again. And that’s when Huizen’s Milkmaid reappeared: young widows and poor families regularly found a little jug of milk on their doorstep in the mornings.   The mysterious benefactor was never seen, but many villagers spotted a golden halo lingering in the street after each generous delivery."