"Get on with It, Karl." "I don't want any cut in my piecework pay." "I wouldn't like eamlng my money doing this." "It's a damn shame one has to transport such crap." " One has to do It." " I don't anymore." "I have got different work now." " Spare parts for Jet fighters." "Nonsense!" " You could just leave it be." "If we sailors won't transport It and you stevedores won't unload it, then there won't be any more shipments, right?" "No more of that, Otto." "No trouble in this port." "You've become quite paclfled here." "Others, however, know the score." "Thls ls Salllnghavn." "My people won't be going on any more strikes." "You've changed quite a bit since my last visit." "Have you gotten cold feet?" " Shut up." "My blood circulation's just fine." "Back to work, Karl." "A power outage!" " Then you can get off work." " Nonsense." "It's probably just a broken fuse." "Or maybe that ship never was meant to be unloaded." "Fate, you know." "You really think so?" "Here you go." "Have as much beer as you like." "You're quite the big shot today." "Did you kill your granny?" "Nah, I've done an acquaintance a service." "Listen, Harald..." "That Elvl over there, she's quite the cutie, right?" "She's a dour maid." "Save yourself the trouble." "I'll get her to dance." " Really?" "Want to bet on it?" "Ok, a round." " Come on, Elvl." " Thanks but I don't dance." " Don't touch me!" " Let her go, Aksel." " Stop that." "Get back to your seat!" " It's not any of your business." "Come here, this way." "What did I tell you?" "The next round is on you." "Look out!" "We must bring him outside." "Play on!" "I don't know him, but he's always pestering me." " I guess he'll stop now." " Will you be in trouble 'cos of me?" "No, but you should leave now so you don't get mixed into anything." "Yes, Elvi, let's get out of here." " I hope I'll see you again." " Yes." "Thanks, Elvl." "Here's a tenner." "You keep the rest." "We're off to a charity ball tomorrow evening. can you look after Pusser?" "No breakfast for me." "A young kid got a concussion in a fight." "They can't bring him around so I'll have to go there." "See you later." " Well, Elvl, will you do It?" " Yes, sure." "When do I come?" "Good momlng." "I was positive it was you." " How are you?" " Fine, thanks." "I'm going home." " Can I keep you company along the way?" " Yes." " Yesterday was very nice of you." " Don't mention it." "He was hurt quite a bit." "He's not come around yet." "I've just come back from the police." "He's not doing so good but he started it." "I'll make sure to say that if anyone asks." " Thanks." " Do you often come to Oasen?" " Nah, just a couple of times." "Do you like dancing?" "It's been more a mafler of getting to look at you." "Look at me?" "I'm not much to look at." "Well, I think so." " I'm sure you know many girls." " Nah, I'm new in town." " What do you do?" " I'm a mechanic at Auto-Soeren." " Do you like the work?" " The boss is the pits." "But I get to use the lathe after working hours." "I'm working on a carburetor that I've designed myself." " You must be very skilled." " Oh, well..." " Do you live here?" " Yes." "Well, I guess we'll have to say goodbye. can I see you this evening?" "I don't think so." "What's your name?" " Boerge Rasmussen." " I'm Elvi." "I know." "It's a beautiful name." " You really think so?" " Yes." " Can I call you Elvl?" " Sure you can." " Guess I'll have to go Inside now." " Then I'll pick you up here." "I'd prefer at the red storehouse at eight." "Fine." "Hi, Anton." "You shouldn't be hanging around with that Boerge Rasmussen." "And you shouldn't be poking your nose into everything." "You're being quite rude." "Shut up then, and leave me alone." "Having a row again?" " Ijusl mentioned this Rasmussen guy." " Rasmussen?" "What do you know about him?" "There's nothing the matter with him." "I know he's one of those who smash people into a pulp." "And he's staying with Marinus." "Is there anything between you and this Rasmussen?" "Anton has no say over me." "He should stay on his ship." " That's what I'd prefer." " Then get lost!" "You're just trouble!" " Elvl, stop this." " Nol He's crazy about you." " You've no right to speak like this." " Mum..." "You behave properly now!" "You should think about yourself Instead." "Everyone in town gossips about you two." "But I can leavel Then he can move in." "You understand now, Dagny?" "Now I'm writing my sister," " and we'll get Elvl an apprenticeship." "If you really care about me, we must think of something." "There's no room for three here." "Schulu, you must be more altenllve." "Once again there're errors in the course list." " People are geltlng grumpy." " The few that are reading it." "That's no answer." "Soon you think you'll get away with anything." "Can I bring the phone back to my office?" " Sure, mr editor, go right ahead." "Yes?" "So, any news?" "They found the error this aflemoon." "The crew will likely be interrogated." " They won't get far with that." " Nah, I guess they won't." "What will you do when The Dyveke is ready again?" "Then I'll think of something new." "That'll be hard." "Marinus has become suspicious." "I'll handle Marlnus." "I'm still party chainnan, right?" "Where the hell is Maxi?" "Yes, you're party chairman, but Marlnus hasn't exactly gotten any less popular." "Any shipment of war material shall be stopped." "Naturally." "But I don't think you can handle the Dyveke guys." "They prefer Marinus." " Even those that aren't party members." " Listen..." "Marlnus can govern his stevedores, but he's to stay away from the sailors." " How are things In Knudshavn?" " Fine." "There are delays there." "It'll take weeks before The Oriohn has been unloaded." " Fine." " HI." " Hi, Marinus." " Well, I'll be of!" "then." " Give my regards." "Hi, oldtimer." "How are things?" "I'll have The Front ready tomorrow." "There'll be 3.000 copies this time." " You've got quite the task ahead." " There are a couple of us doing it." " You're good at putting people to work." " You're no slouch yourself." "Your article about Kerner and his purchase permission is great." "I haven't changed a single word." "What does a doctor shite like that need a new car for every second year?" "Of course when you're bedding down with the mayor..." "As If they hadn't anything else to use those damn dollars on." "I'll take care of Kemer." " As for you, It'll be harder." " What do you mean?" "There was no technical accident with The Dyveke." "Not this time either." "My people have to provide for their families." "They may even leave the Party." "And I guess It's my fault?" " I'll leave that up to the central party leadership." " You should stop using those foreign methods." " Your opinion's unimportant." "The responsibility is mine alone." "Sure, but my men decide themselves what they'll load and unload." "Were would the Party be If all were to be consulted beforehand?" "Surely sometimes one can speak out?" "Llsten, Marlnus, I realize there are smart guys in the Party, but there are plenty of idiots there too, right?" "No rocking the boat then." "We stick to the official party line, at least outwardly." " Everyone marches In step." " Well, yes, that's party discipline." "Guys like us should be able to talk things over." "Let's do so then." "Listen, let's have a drink." "Schultz, once again there's a call for you from Copenhagen." "I've brought It down, but this has to stop nowl" "I don't care for all your..." "calls here to the editor's office." " But I have no phone." " Like I care!" "That's what he's like sober." "If he's drunk, he'll bring the port down here." "You just grab some beer." "Yes, hello?" "Hi there?" "NS." " Have you been busy?" " Yes, we stayed on till 8. 30 p. m." "Let's sit down for a bit." " Here you go." " Thanks." "There was an enginer at the garage this evening." "He said it looked fine." " Really?" "What?" " The carburetor." "That's the kind of guy one should get hold of." "But I let my master send the drawings to a company he knows about." " Are you going to Copenhagen then?" " Yes, I have to." "Salllnghavn Is Just too small in the long run." "You see, I want a factory." "A small one to begin with, but eventually... can you picture it?" "There's also something I'd like to do." " What's that?" " Well, if my mother can do without me, then I'd like to make dresses." "That's a great Idea and I'm sure you can do it." " We'll go there together." " You're in a hurry." "One needs to be." "Life is short, Marinus says." " You quite like Marlnus." " He's a first rate fellow." "The only one who's ever done something for me." " Not everyone likes him." " Of course." "He speaks his mind about the high and mighty, which is never healthy." " Listen, he plays well." "I couldn't help myself." "I better get going home." " Already?" " Yes." "I think it's best." "I did the repairs on it myself." "What are you saying?" "Fraud?" "Hello?" "Hello?" "What is it?" " What's happening to my drawings?" " What drawings?" "The drawings of my carburetor." "It's been three months since master sent them to Copenhagen." "Auto-Soeren." "Oh well, I was just about to call you." "What are you saying?" "A lawyer?" "so that's what you want?" "Go to hell!" "Unless you've sent In my drawings I'd like them back." "I've got more Important stuff on my mind. scram!" " Where are my drawings?" " They were here someplace." "Now they're gone." "Hands offi Get lost!" "Ok, give me my pay and I'll leave right now." "I have no pay for you." "The taxman has claimed it all." "Surely you owe me something." "Tlme will tell." "Now get lostl" " The drawings gone?" "He's probably sold your invention." "If that cad has stolen my drawings, I'll wreck his den." "Keep calm." "Let me have a word with him first." "And no lies." "It's damn low." "Yes, that's what I always say." "Our kind the tax man will make sure to get." "But what about the big fish?" "Llke the director of the canning factory." "A turnover In the millions, villa, car, motorboat." "But I know what he paid in taxes last year." "He's got another thing coming." " HI." " What do you want?" "Your wife's got the rent." "If you are to live two here, it's an extra 50 a month." " Shut up." " And it's been four months now." "Do I get my money or don't I?" "What a dump." "Well done." "Yes, It's all there." "Now on your way." "Stupid swine." "Why didn't you tell me that you had to pay more with me living here?" "I am aware of your money predicament." "Recently you've pretty much just been laying low." "There will be an end to those strikes." "Wemer's right." "If one seeks peace, one cannot ship munitions." "You know I find war abhorrent, but Wemefs way to prevent war is no good." "Marlnus?" "There something I've heard." "And what's that?" "It's just because I like you so much that I'll say it." " Out with it." "Some of the comrades say that you are a coward." " So that's what they're saying?" " Of course I don't believe it." "But It's no good If Werner believes it." "Let me tell you something." "Werner is after me." "I'm for the axe." "He's Intent on making a career in the Party." "And I'm in his way." " I thought you were good friends." " That's what I believed once." "Frlends don't exist here." "One sticks together because it's necessary." "I thlnk that both you and Werner are my friends." "At least you can count on me." "Now let's get a move on." "I'll find something else, maybe in Copenhagen" "You're not going to Copenhagen." "You'll stay here." " I don't want to be a moocher." " Rubbish." "There's lots to do here." "And what about me?" "Am I to be stuck here all alone?" "And the girl..." "I thought you liked her." "That's It." "I've never felt that way about anyone before." "Marlnus, how come you're not married?" "I was." "She left me." "I've always been so busy working for the Party." "Brlng that to Knudshavn." "You should do it tonight." "How about a cup of coffee before you leave?" "There has to be other ways to raise money than going to dress-up balls." "Well, what doesn't one do for the elderly of this town?" "I thlnk It'll be very fun." "After all, all of it is my idea." "Lotte, what do you think?" "I look like a fool Why couldn't I be Don José?" "You look quite macho." "Turn around." "Yes, excellent." "Actually, It makes you a lot younger." "You think so?" "You're too kind." "Hans clear, my hair." "No, I need some Dutch courage." " You'd rather stay at home." " No, absolutely not." "At least I don't feel too old to have a good time." "Here." "I'm sure it'll be quite enjoyable." "Cheers." "But you won't have me dancing in this costume." "If you are to discuss politics all evening, I'll hook up with Mr Lund." " I don't get what you see In him." " He's quite handsome." "And intelligent." "Intelligent?" "I wouldn't guess so from the city council." "He's full of crap." " He's only thinking about that youth farm." " He's a great dancer." " The mayor and I don't agree." " That he dances with me?" "No, regarding the youth fann, obviously." "The municipality has other stuff to spend its money on." "Then let me tell him so." "Now, Lotte, you're the most beautiful woman in Sallinghavn, but stay away from politics." "At least until I am chief resident physician." "And you wlll be with the mayor backing you." "He supports you, you support him and I get a new fur." " I support him on professional grounds." " I have no doubt." "Though I'm currently chief resident physician, the position's still not mine" "I don't think I can get more beautiful now." "You look magnificent, Lotte." "A wonderful cannen." " Can you answer It?" "I thlnk It's Elvl." " Oh dear, is it that late?" " Come In, Elvl." " Hi, Elvi." "Pusser Is to be In bed In an hour." "Please do some tidying-up." " You're free to use the record player." " Remember that thing for your costume." "No, by Jove I won't." ""And then they became porcelain people together and they blessed gramp's tile and were fond of each other until they broke. "" "Now go to sleep." "Good night." "Is that you, Boerge?" "Come in." " Can I?" " Yes, I'm home alone." "What made you come here?" "I missed the lraln for Knudshavn, and then..." "I missed you." " Don't you want to see how they live?" " Yes, thanks." "Imagine people living like this, or what?" " Would you like a cigarette?" " Yes, thanks." "I'll go make some coffee." "Tlme goes by so quickly with you, Elvi." "I must make the next train." "I'll be certain to throw you out." "I'll go put on the kettle." "Yes, that'll be fine." " Want to dance?" " I'm not very good." "I think you are." "This Is how we'd always have It." "You make everything else insignificant." "I have no job and I have no idea where to get one, but I have a lovely time with you." "I guess that's what they call..." " You have no Job?" " No, but I'll get some." "I love you so much." "If you feel the same, nothing can beat us." "Oh, sorry." "As long as you believe In me there's nothing I can't do." "You're the loveliest girl on Earth." "I love you." " I promised to tidy up." " Fine, we'll sit here then." "I can't make It to Knudshavn this evening anyway." " She's not short on clothes." " How lovely." "It'd suit you." "Try it on." "Have you lost your senses?" " Or how do you like this?" " That looks fine indeed." " I really could fancy trying It on." " Why not then?" " You wait outside then." " I'll sit here with my back turned." "Zip me "P" "There you go." "Now I deserve a kiss." "Now, what do you say?" "You like it?" " Yes, It's mighty fine." " Those shoes won't do." "I'm sure there's plenty more." "Let's find another pair." "Here." "These are fine." "I'm turning into a movie star." "No, you're much cuter." " I thlnk there's something missing." " Let's have another look." "Are you crazy?" "Do you think shepherdesses have handbags?" " A shawl?" " No." "Do you know what I'm missing?" "A shepherd's staff." " It must be this one." " Thanks." "Imagine If we two were invited to go to a carnival." " Then I'd be a shepherdess." " Yes." "And do you know what I'd be?" "I'd be a chimney sweeper." "May I have the honor of inviting you to go up through the chimney to stargaze?" " And perhaps have a cup of coffee?" " can you afford it, mr. chimney sweep?" "No, that's where it's wrong." " But I wlll do It." " I'm looking forward to it." "Well, I'll have to start tidying up." " Elvl, what's that over there?" " What?" "A helluva lot of money." "That's terrible." "Let's make sure it's put back immediately." "How strange." "Sleeping with thousands of kroner instead of depositing it in a bank." "Could that be the Kemers back already?" "You'd better run down the kitchen stairs." "Yes, it's me." "I guess you didn't expect me." "But what I have to tell Isn't something that your mother should hear." "Elvl, your mother and I are to be married." "Oh?" "Hesselager will marry us." "Congratulations" "We'll stay In the laundry until we find an apartment." "You'd better look for some kind of work." "Your mother and I'll help you." "Maybe you can go to Copenhagen." "Yes, and then you'll be rid of me, right?" "That's a strange way to react." "I'm just trying to help you." "I don't like you and I'll do just fine by myself." "That': great." "As long as you're not an adult, you have to do what your mother and I say." "Goodbye." "But, Elvl." "What's the matter?" "I don't want to stay here anymore." "Take me away from Sallinghavn." "I'll do so for the both of us." "Now he can't steal my carburetor." "I've carried out the orders you gave me." "There's no point getting cross with me." "Maybe Marinus was involved." "The delays went away and The Oriohn finished unloading today." "We can't have any more mistakes." "We have to show results." "Then I almost dare not tell you the latest news from Knudshavn." "Starting tomorrow The Orlohn will be loaded with munitions." " Where Is It headed?" " To one of the NATO countries." "It will never leave Knudshavn." "I'll make damn sure of that." "Good evening." " Do ylu have a room?" " Yes, certainly, Mr. A double room?" " Your name?" " Boerge..." "Boergesen." " Are you Boerge Boergesen?" " Yes." "Boerge Boergesen." "Number twelve then." "Here you go, Mr." "Let me get this." "Just a moment." "Yes..." " Anythlng else?" " No." " Are you hungry?" " The kitchen is closed, Mr." " But something to drink perhaps?" " Yes, thanks." "I can manage that." "Oh well... we're here then." "Let me get your coat." "It's quite a nice room, isn't it?" "What the hell was that?" "I hope It's not an expensive hotel." "I don't have much money." "Don't wory about that." "Soon I'll sell my invention." " I'll have to find a job right away." " I'll take manage things for us both." " Maybe you don't think I can?" " Yes, of course." "I'll take good care of you." "Maybe you'd have preferred for us to have separate roooms?" "No, why?" "I'm not that old fashioned." "I Just can't quite figure you out." "I Just know that I love you very much." "What's on your mind?" "Everything is so strange." "I've never been with anyone before." "What's strange about us liking each other?" "It's lovely, right?" "Yes, it is." " Enter." "Here you go, miss." " Here you go." " Thanks." "Excuse me, but that'll be 16 kroner." "It's very good quality." "Oh, pardon me." " Here you are." " Thank you." "Where's...?" " Don't bother about It." " I thank your, Mr." "Allow me to wish you both a good night." "Thanks the same." "It sure was nice of him to bring this here." " Here's to you" " Cheers." " It tastes nice, right?" " Yes." " It seems the porter knows we're not married." " Yes, so what?" "All that priestly stuff means nothing when one likes each other." "If I'm ever to marry, I'd like a proper church wedding." "What do you mean?" "You'll marry me." "What if mum wants me home..." "When she Ieams that I provide well for you, she'll come around." " And now you shall be happy." " My head is spinning." "Kemers must have returned by now and I'm not there." "Forget about all that now." "Tomorrow we go to Copenhagen, and then life will be worth living." "Have a look at this." "Look, this thing is our future." "Then you can point your nose all those old fogies back home." " Are you tired, my love?" " Yes, a bit." " Are you?" " I don't want to sleep." "Elvi..." "That stupid roll-up curtain." "Could you open the door a bit?" "It's so wann in here." "Have you ever been travelling?" "No." "Not like this." "Have you?" "I've been to the Hlmmelbjerget." "It was lovely." "Have you been there?" "Nah, but I'd like to see it." "Then maybe we could go there together?" "Yes, we could." "My love..." "You're not scared, are you?" "Yes, but I don't mind because I love you so very much." "Say what you wlll, Hans." "She has been seeing a man." "Oh well, but we're not the ones responsible for her." "You should be happy Instead that I got the mayor to agree." " You do realize that I'll be chief attending physician?" "Sure." "I'm thrilled." " But what has Elvl been up to?" " I'm sure there's an explanation." "Let's enjoy ourselves." "Let's have a nightcap." "Lotte, are you listening to what I'm saying?" "What's the matter?" "It seems you shouldn't have had that last drink." " Oh God, Is It that bad?" " There's nothing wrong with me." " You're pale as snow." " The money." "The money is gone." " What money?" " The money we had in the cupboard." " What are you saying?" " They've stolen it." "Rubblshl You haven't been looking closely enough." "You must have put it in a ddrawer." "No, It was here In an old handbag." "It was all our savings." "What a silly hiding place." " It was your Idea." " Oh well, but there you are." "One shouldn't do such stuff." "It's tax evasion." "Imagine Elvi offering us it." "Yes, you don't say." "But those young kids probably couldn't resist the temptation." "I'm not Inclined to go to the police with this matter." "It looks a bit silly to sleep with 5-6.000 kroner in a handbag." "There's something I need to tell you." " What Is It?" " I should have told it to you long ago." "But It was meant to be a surprise in case we one day were in need." "When your father died, there was some cash nobody knew about, apart from me." "I See" "I look It and stored It along with the money you gave me." "How much money did you get?" "About 18,000." " Does that mean we slept with 24,000 kr?" " Yes." "Thanks a lot." "It's a lovely situation." "Why didn't you say anything?" "I was certain It was a safe hiding place." "I never would have agreed to that." "Never." "Dammit." "What do we do now, Hans?" "24.000 kr is a small fortune." "We can't Just let those kids waste it on nonsense." "I can't go to the police." "They'll charge me with tax evasion." "And you can forget about me becoming chief resident physician." "But what If you were to say that you didn't know?" "Yes, that explanation Is sure to amuse them." "Oh well, let it be what it is." "Should I compromise you In public?" "And disgrace your father?" "No, my girl, then you don't know me very well." "I could possibly explain those six thousand but 24?" "Impossible." "Let me do It then." "I'm not the one engaged to the mayor." "Stop being naive." "So you'll just bid that money farewell then?" "If need be, yes." "Let's have those damn drinks now!" "I guess It's all my fault." "Vi kom op at skandes..." "There's no hann done." "Pusser is fine." "Yes, but still It wasn't right of her to leave the child." "That sort of youthful excesses seldom last long." "Just stay calm, and I'll start an Investigation of mine own." "Thanks, doctor Kemer." "Thanks" " What did she say?" " She knows nothing about the money." " What did you find out?" " Both Elvl and him bought tickets for Odense." "I have a colleaue In child prolectlon sevices there." "They must be located before the police are brought into the mix." "Boergel Boergel" " Good momlng." " Did you take Mr Kemefs money?" "Take what?" "I didn't take anything that belonged to him." "Why didn'l you tell that you brought it?" "You think that I'd run away with it behind your back." "Well, I wouldn't." "I would have told you all about it later on." "And I'm just borrowing it." "It's our future." "How else are we to get started?" "It won't work." "Nobody shall ever call my husband a thiefl" " I'm no more of a thief than Kemer." " You don't think it's his money?" "He's no better than all the other tax evaders." "Marlnus has told me about his sort." "They won't budge a finger for us." "On the contrary, they'll chop off ourfingers as we reach out." "We should return to Salllnghavn instead and tell the Kemers all this." "Then they may leave us alone." "Dldn't we promise each other that we'd stay together?" "Yes, but you make it so hard." "I do love you." "But I must get my invention put into production." "If you really care about me, let me return with the money." "And then I won't see you again." "I'll be back as soon as I can," "But the Kemers mustn't think III of us." "They were so kind to me." "Yes, as long as they could get you to watch their kid while they went partying" "You're just as terrified of the capitalists as all the rest!" " Thls here, lhls Is my money as much as it is anyone else's." " Give it to me!" "Kemer pllfered It to dress his wife in furs and all that crap." "But I'll put It to use for productive work." "Stop putting on airs." "We can still make the train to Copenhagen." "Llsten, you pay our bill." "Meanwhile I'll buy our tickets." "I'm not going with you." "Elvi, I thought you were my girl." "I thought we'd fight together for a place in the sun." " Thls Is our whole futurel" " Even when the Kemers go to the police?" "The Kemers will stay quiet or they'd land themselves in a heap of trouble." " Elvl, for the last time, come with mel" " Leave me be!" "Alright. Iwill leave you be." "I refuse to return to that provincial dump, toiling to make others fat." "For all I care you can go to Hell." "HI, Elvl." "I was positive it was you." " Karla?" "What are you doing here?" " I work here." "So It's happened?" "He's left you, right?" "At least he wasn't stingy, or what?" " Elvl, they're lookin for you." " Who?" "Chlld protective servloes." "The porter was asked about who arrived here tonight." " I must return home Immediately." " So they can catch you?" " They'll lock you up." " What shall I do?" "We'll figure It out." "A lovely girl like you is sure to manage somehow." "For the moment you can stay with me." "That': nice of you." "And tonight you can come to a party held by one of my friends." " What If anyone sees me there?" " At Powder-Petersen's?" "That's one place they won't look." "Let's pack your stuff." "A thlrd-class ticket for Copenhagen." "When does it leave?" " In 16 minutes" " I'll have two then." "You don't need to put that on." "It's right up these stairs." "So The Dyveke has sailed away." "Delayed by a week." "And three months early." "Have you seen Boerge around?" " Two beersl" " No, I haven't." "Strangely enough." "Nobody has seen him In Knudshavn." "Nobody has received The Front over there" " Flrst the girl and then the Party." " You got more trouble?" "You should think a bit more about the Party and a bit less about yourself." "Goodbye then." "I've much to do." "For the Party." "At home." "Yes, that's a mistake right there." "No more mistakes regarding The Oriohn." "Werner?" "Dld you or the Party come up with that Oriohn business?" "You ask too many questions." "Just mind the task you're given." "I've got something for you." "A small amount of money." "Thank you." "Have you by any chance found the man?" "I visited Freckled Axel, but he won't be discharged just yet." "Maybe It's for the best to have things cool off a bit." "It must be carried out." "They'll get a shock they won't forget." "Just getting our guy aboard will be tricky." "There are guards on The Oriohn." "It has to be a guy who can think on his feet." "Otherwlse both the ship, Its crew and half the city will go up in smoke." "Keep calm." "The responsibility is mine." "As long as everyone does as ordered, the hull of the ship will be blown up." "Of course it's feasible." "If you find the right guy to bring the marzipan aboard." "I'll find him." "We found her during a raid on a drug smuggler." "She insists that she took the money from you." " Maybe my wife had some stashed away." " She is on her way over here." "I asked her to come." "We'd like to have Elvi released as soon as possible." "Good day, Mrs. Please have a seat." "I'm sorry I'm a bit late." "Good morning, Hans." "Mrs, Elvl Hansen claims that she has taken some money from you." "Your husband thinks that maybe you had some stashed away." "Yes, we always keep some money for the running of the household." "She says It was In this handbag." "Here it is." "It has the initials C. K." "Oh dear, so that's where It Is?" "Oh well, I better tell the whole story." " Isn't It terribly hot In here?" " Yes." " Do you mind?" " Not at all" "I've been saving up without my husband knowing about it." "I wanted to give him a camera." " How much do you think was there?" " Well, you know... nothing." " We need to know If the girl tells the truth." " My memory is terrible." "Yes, I can corroborate that, chief inspector." " Do you suspect others being there?" " Suspect?" "Well, she did run away with Boerge Rasmussen, a mechanic." "Ah, It's he who stays with Marinus Frederiksen." "We'll have to look into that." "And he's not too choosy about what's yours and mine." " Do you think he's an accessory?" " Yes." "What else would Elvl do with that kind of money?" "I believe there's a draft." "Oh, sorry." "Would you mind ifl...?" "So It's him she's been staying with under a false name." "He's also guilty." "You mentioned a lot of money." "How much would you say we're talking about?" "Well, you know... 2,000?" "I have to say my wife is clever." "Imagine stashlng away so much just to please me." "I figured she was lying." "To the police she said 500." " 500?" " Rasmussen probably has the rest." "Yes, most probably." "He's a shitty guy." "I'd be very grateful If you'd let the case drop." "One wouldn't want to ruin the future of a young man." "Our duty is to search for him." "Can't something be arranged for the girl then?" "We'll bring her home with us." "As for her we'll drop the charges." "She'll be handed over to the Child Protectice Service." " You can discuss matters further with them." " Yes, we can." "Goodbye, chief inspector." " So what do you say?" " Me?" "I say "beer"." " Yes?" "So it's you." "I saw the police." "Have they been here?" "Yes, They believe I know where Boerge is staying." "No worries then as you don't know that." "Or do you?" "I heard from him today, prior to the arrival of the police." "But I kept mum." " What's his explanation?" " No mention of the money." "He asked If I'd got hold of the drawings for his invenetion." " He's a dark horse that one." " I can't fathom him stealing." "He doesn't know that the police has caught the girl?" "Hardly." "It's wiser that he comes home and faces the music." "It Is what It Is." "It's bad publicity for us." "Would he ruin his life over two thousand kroner?" "It's theft." "He won't manage anyway." "He should have a good spanking." "Acting that foolishly." " You still care for him." " I feel responsible for him." "No father, his mother died early, Chlld Protective Service." "You know the story." "I'd like to go to Copenhagen and tell him what a dumbass he is." "By the way, I'm driving to Copenhagen today." " What are you doing there?" " Meetlng with the central party leadership." "I could bring the drawings and tell Boerge what's what." "Yes, you could do that of course." "It's best that he turns himself In." "Maybe we can help him as regards the money." "Do you have his adress?" "Yes, it's here. ." "Well, Otto Is wailing In the car so I'll be off now." "I'll take care of it." "Goodbye." "And give my regards!" "Yes, yes, Lotte." "It's all very well you saying we should bide our time." "But what happens when the police finds him?" "I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown." " Thls sort of thing ls beneath me." " We're no worse than anyone else." "Lotte, let's face it." "Flrslly:" "I've commllted tax evasion and dragged two young people into misery." "Secondly:" "I've commlfled perjury." "That is why I've a bad conscience." "What a lovely guardian Elvi has got." "Thlrdly:" "Marlnus Frederlksen ls hounding me like never before." "In the latest Issue of his rag he drags my name in the muck again." "Have a look. "WIII Kemer's cousin be head nurse?"" " She's fully qualified." " Yes, I know full well." "But the upshot Is that the mayor will ask me to sue for libel." "That damn stevedore." "A beating would do him good." "Do you know what Marlnus knows about the 24,000?" "Boerge Rasmussen has been staying with him for quite some time." "My darling, do you know what my only hope was?" "Stop that." "It was striking a deal with Marinus." "Offer him my quitting politics In return for him quitting writing that trash." "Then he and I could take care of that Rasmussen business." "Because he certainly knows where the scoundrel is." "That filth sticks together." "But I can't go to Marlnus because I risk him turning me down and thereafter ruin me." "And that would hurt both me and those who agree with me on the city council." "And then we could forget all about the mayor's sympathy." "It'll hardly come to that." "The mayor counts on you in the hotel matter." "Only If my hands are clean, Lotte." " What Is It, Pusser?" " Elvl's come and she says she'll live here." "Oh, that's right." "will you take care of it?" " Good day, Mrs Kemer." " Good day." "Welcome, Elvi." "Come in." " May I offer you a cup of coffee?" " No thanks, I'll be on my way." " Goodbye, Elvl." " Goodbye." " Goodbye, Mrs Kemer." " Goodbye." "Be so good as to look after Pusser." "You know your way around here." " Well, then she's our responsibility" " It was your wish." " It was the least we could do." " I guess so." "And regarding what we spoke about," "I'm sympathetic towards that youth fann and it should be voted in favor of." " You do?" " It's all nice in theory." "It's a different matter when you get the problems of the youth into your own home" "Does one really do anything to help them?" "Hans, you make me confused." "What do you want to do?" "I don't know, Lotte." " HI, Boerge." " Werner?" "Good to see you here." "I was just going here anyway." "Marlnus asked me to bring you these drawings." "Thanks a lot." "I've sold my carburetor today." "So now it's time to go home and look up Elvi." "Marlnus met her." "She hadn't heard from you." "I ought to have written her." "We had a bit of a fight." "About the money?" " Dld she say anything?" " Not to me." " To the police." " The police?" "Yes, they caught her in Odense." " Dld they put her In Jall?" " No, she got off." " You're the one that'll be blamed for the theft." " I must return the money asap." "Don't be silly." "We're talking about a couple of years." "But I can't leave Elvl In the lurch." "It's all my fault." "Elvl is doing fine." "She's staying with the Kemers." " The Kemers?" " They've come to a sort of arrangement." "They've become so altruistic all of a sudden." "So she's under suspicion for something she hasn't done?" "I'll turn myself in." " So Elvl can go to prison?" " She hasn't done anything." "She has commlfled perjury to cover your ass." " I've been a bl fool." " So stop being one." " You need to get away." " Yes, but how?" "I've discussed It with Marlnus." "We'll get you a Canadian passport and visa." " To Canada?" " A ship's leaving tomorrow evening." "Werner, I can't run away." "I must see Elvi." "The police Is keeping an eye on Elvl." "If you turn up, they'll nab you both." "Dammit!" "But we may get her across to Canada later." " Do you really think so?" " Yes, we'll manage somehow, comrade." " Do you remember Otto of The Oriohn?" " Yes." "He'll be at Knudshavn station tomorrow evening at ten." "He'll be brlnln your passport and further instructions." "Is that ok?" "Yes, I guess so." " Do you have a photo of yourself?" " No." "Then give me your driver's licence." "You won't be needing it anyway." " Yes?" "What the hell?" "Mrs Kemer?" "What do you want?" "Excuse me, but there's something I'd like to discuss with you." " May I come In?" " Yes." " Yes, enter." " Thanks." " What a lovely view you've got." " It'll do." "It's not like I sit staring out the window all day." "Oh no." " You can sit here." " Thanks, that'll be fine." "I won't be taking up much of your time." "Would you like a beer?" "Yes, thanks." " It seems I don't have any glasses." " No matter." "Thanks." " Cheers." " Cheers." "Now, state your business." "Well, you see It's about your attack on my husband." " He's taking It hard." " Oh." "I'm aware that In politics one's not too picky about what one writes" " but I'd like to ask you to stop." "Both for his and my sake." "I See" "Of course, I don't expect you to do this for nothing." "So you don't?" "You could for example get half of the money that Boerge Rasmussen took." "You probably know where he is." "That's a pretty low price on the silence of Marinus Frederiksen." "You don't mean to say that you want the whole 24,000?" "Maybe it's not worth it to you?" "Yes, of course It Is." "If that's what it takes." "Well, so we've reached an agreement then?" "No, my little beautiful lady." "It won't be that easy." "Money's not all." "There's something that interests me much more." "What If I promise to leave your husband alone and let you have your money too?" " I thlnk I know what you want." " No, you don't." "Get your husband to quit politics and my writings will stop." "So that's what you want?" "I think I can do that." "My husband listens to my advice." "Really?" "Then there are more things I understand better." " Goodbye" " Goodbye." "I'll be damned." " Why are you playing with the lights?" " I thought you were the editor." " What do you want?" " Find out if you located Boerge." "Yes, I spoke with him." "In a couple of days he'll turn himself in." "He wanted to take care of some business first." "I'd better get him." "The money must be returned before they arrest him." "You won't find him." "He's moving around." "Look, I'm kind of busy." "But then let's go together for a bit." " I can't." "I'm meeetlng a girl." " You have time for that?" " Damn, that must be the editor." " I ran away from the hospital." " Nonsense." "You go back there." " Have you found another to do It?" " It's none of your business." "I risk falling III Just for running around with your crap records." "You dirty swine I'm done with you." "Have you begun using kids for Party work?" "Rubblsh, he wanted to borrow a tenner." "Well, I must be on my way." " Where did I leave that briefcase again?" "You mean this?" " Do you bring her cobblestones?" " Nonsense." "It's bonbons." "So you have quite the sweet tooth?" "Surely you can spare a bonbon." "Don't touch that bagi It's an order." " From you?" " From the Party." "Stop putting on airs." "So that's the kind of bonbons you're running around with?" "Put it back." "Where was it to be used?" "I'm not accountable to you." "I am your party chairman!" "And so what?" "Do you think I belong to the idiots who cheer you on every time you commit a crime in the name of the people?" " What Is this Intended for?" " None of your businessl" "That's the Party's business." "I don't think so." "And If It really is the Party that's behind this, then the Party Is a giant ass for raising cads like you!" "Don't go all holler-than-thou on me." "You've done it yourself." " During the war, yes." "That's a different matter entirely!" "We're still fighting by any means, you see." "Any!" "Almighty God..." "To think I used to believe in all this crap." "Going to meetings and running all over distributing propaganda." "For 15 years It's been my entire existence, and then my own party chalnnan Is ready to maim people with this shite!" " I'll have you thrown out of the Party." " Yes, you do that." "I dont care." "Because this ls where I get off." "I'm done, you see." "Done!" "You lousy mite." "crawling up the party ladder, hanging on by tooth and claw from one day to the next." "Flrst, cell leader, then party chalnnan, then party secretary and then what?" "But It won't be with me as your right-hand man." "Keep your paws away!" "Now this is mine." "Thls stays In the harbour." "This crap you can keep yourself." "What the hell?" "Boerge's pasport?" "What are you going to do with It?" "Isn't the boy in Copenhagen?" "Look, I don't know where he is." " So It was his turn this time, right?" " You're crazy." "Rlght?" "Now you and I shall have a talk together, you lousy crook." "Trlcklng kids Into doing dirty deeds." "But now you shall have a beating!" "Hello?" "Hello?" "You won't answer?" "All that party bullcrap." "What the hell?" "Marlnus Frederlksen?" "Why are you here?" "Marlnusl What is this?" "He gave me a real beating, that dirty bastard." "Werner struck me from behind." "I'll crush his face." "That sounds swell, but what does your Party say about it?" "I'm all done with the Party." "They want to send a kid on a suicide mission." " Sabotage?" " Dammlt, he managed to run away from me." "I can't even warn the kid." "It'll be premeditated murder." " Are you truly done with the Party now?" " Absolutely." "One sets out to refonn the world, but ends up enjoying a bottle of port." "Now I'll say something that I'll deny ever having said if anyone asks." "One does pick up stuff when one shares a phone line with the party chainnan." "I've noticed a couple of words:" ""Knudshavn" and "0riohn"." " Tonlght?" " Yes." " Where?" "I don't know." " I need to get a car." " Use the lorry." "If anyone asks, you've stolen it." "Of course." "Where's the key?" "Well, Wemefs got it." "I'll give it a try allYW3V" " I was Just about to call you." " Here." "Here's the plan." "It's a 7 minute walk from the tram to the port, then 8 minutes of rowing." "Then 5 minutes on delivering It to him, which makes for a total of 20." "Set It to 30 mins, then our uy aboard will have sufficient time to place it." " He mustn't get suspicious." " He thinks it's Party records." " I can't get It started." " The doctor's car." " The doctors new car." " Yes, dammit." "I'll call him." "Hallo?" "Marlnus Frederlksen?" "What do you want to tell him?" "You Just keep calm, I just want to talk with him." " But he's at the hospital" " Thanks." "Thanks." "Nitrogen evipan-narcosis." "The appendectomy ls done according to the usual hospital procedure." "The operationen went..." "Kemer, you must take me to Knudshavn right now." "Please go outside, Miss Mortensen." "Why do you ask me to do that?" "You have a fast car and there are human lives at stake." " Has there been an accident?" " No, but there could be one." "There's a steamship In the harbour, The Oriohn, with a munitions cargo." "And Boerge Rasmussen has been tricked into a sabotaging the ship." "He's walking around with explosives without realizing it." "If anything goes wrong, he'll also die." "That's sounds crazy." " Such things don't happen here." " That's what they all say." " Are you Injured?" " I'm alright." "WIII you take me to Knudshavn?" "Yes or no?" " Why not just call the police?" " Then Boerge will be shot." "The kid's In enough trouble as Is, no thanks to you." "Is the car down there?" "You can't boss me around." "If you're out to ruin me, go ahead." " Thls Is not about politics." " Isn't everything politics to you?" "Llsten, Kemer, we may not agree on much, but we're all human." "You are wrong, I am wrong." "And now the kid's committed an error." "But he's young." "Shall his life be destroyed due to our failure to act?" "No." "No, you're right." "We'll leave immediately." "Get my car while I change." "come here and get the keys." "A man has been run over." "I need an ambulance." " He Just stepped out In front of the car." " I think he was drunk." "He was swaying." "I'm Doctor Kemer." "What's happened?" "Marinus?" " An ambulance has been called." " There's not much to be done here." "Boerge..." "It's terrible that this has happened to me." "He was my best friend." "Yes, he was." "I guess It'll be very tough for you to stay in Sallinghavn now." "Whatever, I'll manage to find a replacement." "Good night." "Hi, Boerge." "It's all ready." "Here's your passport." "You can get aboard The Oriohn right away." " That's your ship." " That's precisely the idea." "Here by the north quay The 0rlohn's anchored." "On the other side of the port" "I've provided a sklfi." "You'll use It to silently row across to The Oriohn." "There'll be a rope ladder hanging over the side, you'll climb it quickly." "One of our men will show you the way to my cabin." "You'll stay there." "Alright, I'll risk it." "Startlng now you've got exactly 25 minutes and the road is all clear." "We sail tonight." "One more thing though." "Here are some Party records that I'm not too eager to carry aboard myself." "They're wrapped In some cloth along with my alarm clock." " I'll bring It along." " Good." "Just give It to the comrade as you get aboard." "It can't be found at my place." "You understand?" " See you later." " See you later." "Hello, hello." "The train from Sallnghavn is delayed by 7 minutes." " Elvll" " Boerge." " It's great to see you again." " I ran off after you called." "Werner said I shouldn't see you but I couldn't stop myself." "Join me." "I don't know what came over me at the hotel." "I was afraid my Invention never would get known." " But now everything's worked out." " No, it's all gone to Hell." "With us." "And I'm to blame." " I was the one who got hysterlc." " You did just fine." " Can you ever forgive me?" " Yes." "How sweet you are." "Look here." "It's Kemer's money." "Almost all of it is here." "I felt rather scared by the huge amount." "Will you give it to him from me?" "Boerge..." "Boerge, why do you really want to go away?" "I'd much rather stay with you but then they'll arrest me." "And would you want someone who's been to prison?" " Yes, when It Is you." " I cannot give you that." "I don't think It'll come to that." "I think the Kemers will aid us." " The Kemers'?" " Yes, they feel sorry about what's happened." "But the police knows I've stolen It and so it's the prison for me." "Then It can't be helped." "I'll wait for you." " Do you really mean that?" " Yes." "Then I'll stay here because then I can handle it." "Marinus would also understand that." "What's that sound?" "I promised Otto to be on time." "We need to get to the harbour." "But why?" "You cannot leave." "But I've promised to deliver something and they've done so much for me." "Hold this." "Throw me the line." "Hello, you there!" "Where is The Oriohn?" "The Oriohn?" "Well, let me think..." " Do you know?" " It's over by the other quay, I think." "Elvi, where's Boerge?" "He's Just rowed to the steamship over there." " Dld he bring something along?" " Yes, a briefcase." "Boergel Boergel" "Get In the car." "His life is at stake!" "Stop, you cannot drive here!" "Get the captalnl Your ship will be blown to smithereensl" " I cannot see him." " Boergel" "Throw the briefcase overboard!" "Boerge, throw away the briefcase!" " Turn on the searchlights." " Very well." "There he Isl Boerge, hurry, throw away the briefcasel" "It's an order from Marinusl" "Launch a skiff, quickly!" "Doctor, he's dead!" "They've killed him!" " Is the patient asleep?" " Yes." " Howls he?" " Fine." "Pulse at 80, blood pressure at 120." "It's worse than I originally thought." "We have to amputate his leg." "Elvl, don't worry." "Boerge will survive." "On, I'm so happy." "But he'll need all your love." " Thanks, doctor Kemer." " Don't thank me." "Thank Marinus."