Chapter 172

• The seamstress quickly sized Gretchen with her practiced eyes and informed me that she already had a dress of blue calico that would fit her. The tailor said he could have denim pants and a cotton shirt for Willi quickly.
• Soon, dressed in our new attire, Willi led the way to a German restaurant he recommended. Gretchen pulled off her shoes and socks as soon as we were seated. She spoke to Willi and Willi informed me that she was unused to shoes and that they hurt her feet.
• Even after the charity I had displayed to them, it was evident they were concerned that her action would be an insult to me. Instead, I placed my order and the children followed, likewise.