.. Talking ourselves hoarse in
order to bring about an election friendly to the present
administration. For the past three weeks it has been nothing but
Fatherland, and the state and religion! And this is your
gratitude! In the devil's own name--just picture it to yourself--a
man who has been fighting the opposition in thirty different
political meetings might be involved in this.
STROEBEL [shrugs his shoulders]. What can I do?
BEERMANN. Is the Administration going to deliver him over to his
opponents?
STROEBEL. We would be very sorry for him, but we would have to
summon him to court.
BEERMANN. Without regard or mercy--? [Telephone bell rings
loudly.]
STROEBEL. Pardon me for a moment. [Stroebel goes to the telephone
and this time he turns completely around so that his back is
toward Beermann.] Police Department ... yes ... Commissioner; this
is Stroebel at the telephone. ... [Short pause.] When she was
arrested? ... When she was arrested there was Lieutenant
Schmuttermaier and an officer. ... [Short pause.] Just one
policeman ... [Pause.] ... Yes, Commissioner [short pause] I
should tell that Lieutenant [short interruption] jackass
Schmuttermaier to come over to the office immediately. ... [Short
pause.] I shall wait for you until you come. ... Yes,
Commissioner. (During this telephone conversation Beermann steps
near to the desk.
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