Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin by Leon Uris

Author:Leon Uris
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781453225721
Publisher: Open Road
Published: 2011-09-01T00:00:00+00:00

Where is your reckless light heart? Where are the good old songs

You seem sad and lost ...”

Elke nodded to Hilde and they excused themselves and retreated to the temporary sanctity of the women’s room, sat side by side and repaired their makeup.

Hilde was baffled. She fully expected Stumpf, as “master,” to try out the new girl first.

“He is a fascinating man,” Hilde said cautiously.

“The old-school charm.”

“Is he involved with a woman?”

“He has many.”

“I have a feeling he does not like me.”

“Part of his arm was not all that was shot away during the war.”

Hilde changed the subject. “I take it we have dates.”

“Yes.”

“What about our pay?”

“Don’t get greedy, Hilde. You have been accepted on Herr Stumpf’s payroll as a hostess. He takes care of his girls. Remember, he does not deal with money and it is just as well we don’t get involved in the transactions. Besides, if you are a good girl, the soldiers will be generous with their tips.”

The thought disgusted Hilde. She was thankful Elke was with her to ease things. Elke bussed her, with a bit too much affection. “Come on.”

They were led to a table toward two British officers.

“Berlin, Berlin I could cry for you,

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