Chapter 33
Father and Son
HELMUT WAGNER STOOD at his dresser and reviewed his daily to-do list—neatly printed in pencil on the back of an envelope. He walked to the mirror and checked for wrinkles in his jacket. Finally, he examined his shoes. One more item for the list—pick up polish. He headed down the hallway to his father’s room.
Dieter Wagner stood by his window reviewing his own listing of priorities for the day.
“Father, may I borrow some black shoe polish?”
“Of course, Son.” He reached into the drawer in his night table and removed a small container.
“Wait a minute, let’s meet in the kitchen for coffee before you go. I want to talk.”
“Yes, Father, but I did promise to arrive early to make sure we are ready for today’s outing.”
“I won’t make you late—just give me a few more
