Georg and the General
As the sun rose the next morning, the occupants of the master suite were already awake. Georg's mind was active.
"Maria, I can't even imagine how I could help the General."
"Georg, you have the ability to access a problem or situation so you can make the best decision. Maybe that's why he asked for your help."
"You may be right."
The couple shared a few kisses before getting out of bed. Then Maria quickly washed-up, dressed and went downstairs to the kitchen. She brewed the coffee for Georg and heated the water for her tea. It wasn't long before the children came down.
They talked about how they enjoyed their school. It pleased Maria immensely.
When Georg joined them he was wearing his normal clothes. He didn't want to be asked any questions. He too heard their comments about school. None of the children lingered at the table. As soon as they finished eating, they left to get ready for school.
They left for school as a group. Brigitta always made sure Marta and Gretl found their classroom and would wait for them once school was over.
Soon after they left, Georg went to the bedroom to dress for his meeting with the General. He chose the suit and tie he was wearing when Maria and the children fell out of the boat. He wondered if Maria would notice it.
Maria had just finished cleaning up the kitchen. She walked into the living just as Georg descended the stairs. "So, you're making me remember falling out of the boat." Georg laughed. "It's fun to remember it now that we can laugh about it."
"I suppose it is. What time is your meeting with the General?"
"Ten o'clock in the bank building."
"Do you any idea how long you'll be?"
"Not really."
"Then I'll fix myself a light lunch after my meeting at the church."
The couple never left each other without a kiss or two. Then Maria watched Georg walk towards the bank building. I wonder what the General may ask him.
Georg was wondering the same as he walked to the bank building. The door opened into a lobby. The General was waiting for him there; he spoke immediately. "Come with me to my car. I want to show you something."
Georg was intrigued. When they reached the General's car, Georg didn't hesitate to get in. The general drove away from Zurich towards the mountains. A narrow road took them close to the foot of one of the mountains. He stopped the car and exited; Georg did the same.
The General spoke. "Men who were hiking on this mountain discovered large hidden caves. After I came here to investigate them, I had an idea they could be used by the Swiss army to defend Switzerland should she ever come under attack. Follow me and we'll have a look at one of them."
Georg exclaimed upon entry. "This is huge General. Are they all this big?"
"They are. And I plan to install rapid fire gunnery to use if my country is ever attacked by air. I'm sure you know that being neutral doesn't assure we would never come under attack. I wanted to be prepared."
"Yes I do realize. I don't have a crystal ball but I sense Hitler may incite another World War."
"I agree with you. And I want you to be a member of my leadership group."
"It will be my privilege to join this group."
"Thank you. I'll have you home before lunch."
When they arrived home, the General told Georg. "I have your telephone number, I'll call you to inform you of the leadership's group next meeting.'
"I'll be expecting it. Good day sir."
Now Georg wondered what to tell Maria about his meeting.