CHAPTER 11

Gunther stopped the fire truck. He climbed down from the driver's seat. He glanced back at us, seated his hat firmly on his head, and picked up his leather case. He walked over to the officer who was flanked by two soldiers with rifles at the ready. He and the officer exchanged salutes.

The officer questioned him and pointed at the fire truck. Gunther took out a map and pointed at it. He asked the officer questions.

I looked at ...