Papa said, “There isn’t going to be a war in Europe. They learned their lesson the last time.” Oma spoke in German again, and Mama said, “You can talk English, Grandma.” Oma said, “Nicht zu diesem.” Then she added, “Alles, was Teufel will, ist Krieg. Die Engländer können es nicht sehen, aber die Deutschen können.” Papa said, “What did she say?” “She said Hitler is bent on having a war.” There was an uncomfortable silence; then Papa said, “Prices will go up.”
