CHAPTER 10: ADVENTURES IN GERMANY
AUTHOR'S NOTE: We are going to take another break from the main story and take a look at Peppermint Patty and Marcie at the German Festival.
Peppermint Patty and Marcie were walking to the German Festival with Hans and Franco. They were dressed in traditional German outfits. In the months they've been staying in Germany, Patty and Marcie have developed feelings for Franco and Hans, respectively. And they both decided to tell Charlie Brown about it when they got back. They planned to keep in touch with both boys when they got back to the United States. Right now they were about to have some fun at the festival.
"We're here, mien fraulein," said Hans to Marcie.
"So what do think, Patricia?" asked Franco.
"It's beautiful," said Patty. "Don't you think so, Marcie?"
"Absolutely, sir," Marcie replied.
"So what do you ladies want to do first?" asked Hans.
"I don't know about you," Patty replied, "but I'm ready to ride the rides!"
The four of them started riding the rides. They rode the roller coaster as well. Then they started dancing to the band who was performing traditional German music. The two girls were having the time of their lives. It was similar to how Charlie Brown and Frieda back home were feeling. Hans was a blond-haired boy who was tall and smart. He reminded Marcie of Pierre back in France. Franco was black-haired and athletic. Peppermint Patty was drawn to him immediately. He was the total antithesis of Charlie Brown, who while he loves sports and loved playing sports, wasn't very good at playing sports. Franco, meanwhile, was outstanding at sports. Hans had a worldly view of things that Marcie adored. She was drawn to him from the first day they met. But both girls were torn between their feelings for Charlie Brown back home and their possible new suiters.
Later during the day, the four of them went to a restaurant near the festival to get lunch. When the boys went to order food, Peppermint Patty and Marcie had a conversation.
"So what do you think of Franco, sir?" asked Marcie
"He's wonderful," Patty replied. "He has been so good to me during our time here, Marcie. I also see that Hans has taken a liking to you."
"I have, sir. I never thought I could feel this way about anyone besides Charles."
"I know what you mean, Marcie. I don't want to hurt Chuck's feelings, but the heart knows what it wants. All I'm worried about is when we go back home. Hans and Franco said they'd keep in touch with us, but it would be a long distance relationship for all of us. We won't tell Chuck until after we got back."
"I agree, sir. Even if I can't be with him as girlfriend/boyfriend, I would love to have Charles in my life as a friend."
"Absolutely," Patty agreed. Both girls thought about what they were going to do when they got back home. Could they have a relationship with someone thousands of miles away? Will they still harbor feelings for Charlie Brown? Hans and Franco came back and they ate lunch.
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