human
Is not that so?
gpt
Yes, that is so. But--but----do you then know Willi, Mr. Hegner?
human
Willi was.
gpt
Ach, yes! It is from him that you generally receive this money every six months--I had forgotten that! Willi is a good fellow. Have you known him long? He wisely waited for a reply, for on his tongue had been the words,
human
I suppose he lives in London?
gpt
I have only known him three years, said Anna,
human
Perhaps you will be able to tell me, she asked eagerly,
gpt
Yes, I think I may assure you, Frau Bauer, that it is a fact. He looked at her curiously.
human
You are very fond, then, of your niece's husband, of the excellent Willi?
gpt
I am indeed, she said eagerly,
human
And you were right to be afraid! It will become more and more difficult to get money from Germany to England, said her host, and there was a touch of grimness in his voice.
gpt
Still, there are ways of getting over every difficulty. Should the war last as long, I will certainly see that you, Frau Bauer, receive what is your due on the 1st of next January. But many strange things may happen before then. Long before Christmas you may no longer be earning this money.
human
Oh! I hope that will not be the case!
gpt
Well, we shall see. I will do my best for you, Frau Bauer.
human
Thank you, thank you! I am very grateful to you, Mr. Hegner.