The Swiss Courier: a Novel
“Ludwig tucked his comb into his front shirt pocket and then pulled two papers from a pouch he carried under his shirt. “We go tomorrow. Here are your papers for getting across the border.”
Baumann fingered the two work permits. “Interesting that the Germans don’t require a photo.”
“They match this permit to your Swiss identity card, which has your photo, so you have to take both.”
“I knew that. I was just making the observation that this seems out of character for our neighbors to the north.”
“...Could be, but consider that these work permits are for Swiss wanting to come into wartime Germany and work in their factories. They know what side their bread is buttered on.”
Dieter tucked the documents inside his jacket pocket and then folded his arms across his chest. “You’re sure the diamonds are in that safe?”
“I double-checked with my police source this morning. You get your girl to work those magic fingers of hers, and when this war is over, we’ll be sitting pretty.MoreLess
Baumann fingered the two work permits. “Interesting that the Germans don’t require a photo.”
“They match this permit to your Swiss identity card, which has your photo, so you have to take both.”
“I knew that. I was just making the observation that this seems out of character for our neighbors to the north.”
“...Could be, but consider that these work permits are for Swiss wanting to come into wartime Germany and work in their factories. They know what side their bread is buttered on.”
Dieter tucked the documents inside his jacket pocket and then folded his arms across his chest. “You’re sure the diamonds are in that safe?”
“I double-checked with my police source this morning. You get your girl to work those magic fingers of hers, and when this war is over, we’ll be sitting pretty.MoreLess
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