As Ursula arrived at the prison entrance, the gatekeeper, Herr Müller, instructed her to go straight to the main hall.
“Director’s orders,” he added.
“Danke, Herr Müller,” she said, a rush of fear seeping through her body. Surely, the director could not know what she had done? Ursula crept toward the hall, dragging every step as long as possible, certain her ultimate demise was awaiting her.
DankeBut as she reached the hall, it was already filled with all prison guards on duty. A wave of relief washed over her. A few minutes later, the prison director entered the room and the murmurs stopped.
“Dear ladies and gentlemen, you may be wondering why I have summoned everyone today. I’m afraid it’s not good news.” The director looked from person to person.
Ursula seemed to notice an unusual
