Summary

The Land of Begin Again

August 1933

Ursula is gathered with a large group of young women who are waiting along the road to a mountain retreat. They are all hoping for a glimpse of The Fuhrer. Soon he makes an appearance, riding in a black Mercedes. The Fuhrer gives a little salute, and most of the girls swoon. After he has passed by they all make their way back down to the Youth Hostel. Ursula muses about how much these girls like to sing. They sing everywhere they go.

Ursula has ended up here because she’s graduated and has decided to make a ‘grand tour’ of Europe, except on a budget. She’s staying with willing families throughout Europe. She’d been staying with the Brenner family in Munich, but...