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Chapter 18

The Rosens Return

And we are happy to announce that the enemy has surrendered! yelled the announcer. Everyone clapped and cheered. It had been two years since the Rosens arrived in Sweden, met the Kattens, and found an apartment in Falkenborg. They went to Göteborg because of all the Jews and Jewish synagogues. The Kattens were Jewish too, so there had to be a synagogue.

Mama had cried Look, an apartment in Falkenborg!

Mr. Katten had asked How much is it?

Mrs. Rosen replied ''10 kroner a week. I have 100 kroner. How much do you have?''

''We cashed in on a good deal in Denmark, so we have over 320,000 kroner in a Swedish bank. Are you sure you don't want something fancier?''

''No, these apartments are luxury suites, the guy just wants to be nice. I think we should take them,'' said Mrs. Rosen. So, 24 months later they got good news.

All packed, Ellen? asked Mrs. Rosen.

Yes, Mama, replied Ellen.

''Well, let's go then. Henrik is waiting!'' said Mrs. Rosen.

He is!? exclaimed Ellen.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... it's cold remarked Mrs. Rosen. ''Not a good day for sailing! I hope we don't freeze to death. All the same, I can't wait to be back!'' The next day, they boarded the train to Copenhagen.

Wow, it's different now! exclaimed Ellen.

''No it's not replied Mrs. Rosen. You just appreciate it more when you are not running from evil Nazis! Ellen and her mother get off the train in Copenhagen. They start waling to their apartment. “Mama, do you think it’ll still be all right? asks Ellen Mama replies “I’m sure the Johansens took care of it.” “Look!” cried Ellen.” Our apartment!” She ran up the stairs in excitement. “SWISH!” confetti went everywhere. Someone screamed “Annemarie!” “Hi Ellen!” Annemarie said. She gave her friend a hug. “Inge!” shouted Mrs. Rosen. “How are you doing?” “Fine, fine,” replied Mrs. Johansen. “Would you like to come to our apartment later? We have your things,” “Okay” agreed Mrs. Rosen. Later, when they came in, the Johansen all shouted “Surprise!” and threw confetti in the air. “Would you like some cake?” asked Mama. After the party, they took a walk. They saw King Christian X. When they went back, Papa lit a fire