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“He’s getting more and more annoying as we’re about to move. At least it’s better

that he’s getting closer to the city. He will be of good use there. The coal worker
of Bahnhofstrasse said he could use him a few times a week. He’ll make a few

bucks there.” He pulled a pair of trousers out of the basket and began to

straighten out the fabric to find flaws. They sat in the kitchen, which also did
serve as a living room. Between the kitchen and bedroom a piece of cloth was

hanging instead of a door. It was Ellen’s idea; she wanted be swift at night, so she

could work on the fireplace. It wasn’t necessary with a door. The was a big bed in
the bedroom that Olav built. At the window in the room, there was a mirror and

a cupboard, where they washed themselves. Olav took care of the toilet outside.
They sat in complete silence, just listening to the wind. Then Inga suddenly

uttered. “I know father intentions. But I’m not ready getting married again. Once

the war is over and I have my boy back, I might be ready to welcome such
thoughts.”

Chapter 7

Peter Eberhardt at the eastern front

Peter Eberhardt!” His name was yelled out once again through the square.

The sound of his name gave echo. This time they called it out twice. Sgt. Rudolph
Alwan came to check if it was him. He went up close. “Peter Eberhardt, you’re

dismissed. You’re needed elsewhere. Follow me!” Rudolph spoke with a high-
pitched voice, almost squeaky. His uniform was too loose, almost ill fitting on his

boyish body.

“This way!”
Without looking him in the eyes, Alwan quickly turned around hurried away

over the frosty ground as if he was to catch a train. He went passed the barracks

where the kitchen was. A 30 meter long, and nearly as wide, building. Further
down the barracks was the dormitory. Shouting, screaming and squabbles from

the wearied soldiers was almost overwhelming. By the rows of tanks they passed

a checkpoint before they entered the officer’s area. Shortly thereafter, the two