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Liesel turned and called out.

DUDEN DICTIONARY MEANING #5

Gelegenheit Opportunity:
A chance for advancement or progress.
Related words:
prospect, opening, break.

Soon, Rosa was behind her. What do you want here? You want to spit on my
kitchen floor now, too?

Frau Holtzapfel was not deterred in the slightest. Is that how you greet everyone
who shows up at your front door? What a Gsindel.

Liesel watched. She was unfortunate enough to be sandwiched between them.
Rosa pulled her out of the way. Well, are you going to tell me why youre here or
not?

Frau Holtzapfel looked once more at the street and back. I have an offer for you.

Mama shifted her weight. Is that right?

No, not you. She dismissed Rosa with a shrug of the voice and focused now on
Liesel. You.

Why did you ask for me, then?

Well, I at least need your permission.

Oh, Maria, Liesel thought, this is all I need. What the hell can Holtzapfel want
with me?

I liked that book you read in the shelter.