“Oh yes. I visited the sanatorium often.”
“And after the middle of 1940?”
“The sanatorium was commandeered by the army. It became the headquarters of a training school for radio operators.”
“I see. Well, that seems to be fairly conclusive.” George stood up. “Thanks a lot, Father.”
But Father Weichs had made a movement of protest. “One moment, Mr. Carey. You asked if Johann Schirmer came to Bad Schwennheim.”
“Yes?”
“He did not come, but his son did.”
“His son?” Slowly George sat down again.
“He would be of interest to you, the son?”
“If he were a grandson of Friedrich Schirmer, he would interest me very much.”