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150 Leiby – Border Smuggler

Chapter 19

The cart drew up several meters away from the gate of the
Jewish farm. Leiby had been sent on ahead to try to get a feel of
what was going on there.
“You’re just a boy, no one will pay any attention to you.”
“But how do you know where the Jews are?” Leiby asked in
feigned admiration.
“We have our sources,” the priest was proud of his espionage
abilities. “The real Poles are staunch and loyal Catholics and are
always glad to help a man of the Church.”
Leiby jumped off the cart and ran forward. After about half an
hour he returned, a look of disappointment on his face.
“They’ve crossed the border already, they’re in Czechoslovakia.”
“What?” The priest’s face darkened.
“But don’t worry, I’ve got their secret password,” Leiby’s eyes
sparkled mischievously. “Jews get out – Jew-free Europe – Heil
Hitler!”
“What do you say?” The priest was astonished. “I was positive
that they would choose themselves a different type of password,