Chapter 31
After organizing their luggage against the wall, the officers pushed the beds closer together to give John room to sleep on the floor. Then they took turns freshening up from their long trips. Leaving the bathroom, Rosie said, “Even though you can tell the towels aren’t new these are some of the thickest I’ve ever felt.”
“These beds are mighty comfortable too,” Mary answered from where she was resting.
“This place is beautiful now, even after being occupied by the military during the war. Can you imagine what it looked like before that?”
“I’m sure it was ritzy,” said John. “But instead of admiring our fancy barracks, I want a big steak!” He was emphatic.
On the way out for the evening, Clifford entertained them with information about where to find the best food and what sig
