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English Translation Page 16 reads...Then don't lament. Even though the fire torments your heart. For there is one sure support? A voice that we call friendship.
After walking 50 meters, Gad held out a 20-mark bill to Manfred and said:(quote) Here's some money. Now go to my uncle in Teltow like we discussed and wait for me. I'll come as soon as I can.(end quote) Manfred took the 20 marks.
Gad's Uncle
(quote) Gad, I can't go with you, (end quote) he said quietly. (quote) My family needs me. If I abandon them now, I'll never be free. (end quote) Manfred turned around and went back to the camp.
(quote) In those seconds, watching him go, I grew up...(end quote) Gad wrote years later.
Gad Interview Discussing last visit with Manfred