The afternoon dragged on and they passed fertile green meadows where Gerlinde would pick the odd edible plant, but Lotte’s stomach continued to grumble.
“We need to buy food,” she said.
“Do we even have money?”
“Some Reichsmark hidden away in my shoe, those should get us at least a decent meal.”
“But we have to find a town with a shop first.” Gerlinde paused for a moment, shielding her eyes from the merciless sun.
“After that godawful winter, who knew it could become so hot up here?” Lotte wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.
“We’re at the height of summer, when the days are endless. It’s only normal for the weather to be hot.” Gerlinde laughed. “It shows you’re a child of the city, the likes of you never pay attention to the passing of the seasons.”
“Oh, I d
