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When the war was over and Hitler had delivered himself to my arms, Alex
Steiner resumed work in his tailor shop. There was no money in it, but he busied
himself there for a few hours each day, and Liesel often accompanied him. They
spent many days together, often walking to Dachau after its liberation, only to be
denied by the Americans.
Finally, in October 1945, a man with swampy eyes, feathers of hair, and a clean-
shaven face walked into the shop. He approached the counter. Is there someone
here by the name of Liesel Meminger?
Yes, shes in the back, said Alex. He was hopeful, but he wanted to be sure. May
I ask who is calling on her?
Liesel came out.
They hugged and cried and fell to the floor.
