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Alfred and Helene’s wedding ceremony took place at the church, and Pastor Braun officiated. They held the reception at a banquet room in the hotel. Helene’s father hired several waitresses to serve at the affair. Some of them worked at the beer hall. Thank God, Frieda is not one of them, thought Werner.

After the party, Ludwig came up to Alfred and congratulated him.

“Well, I did it,” said Alfred.

“I’m not surprised,” said Ludwig. “I knew you would. You always jump before you think. What are you going to do for money? I sure as hell know you do not have much. You will have a dozen kids if I know you. You are young. Wait awhile before you start a family. There’s plenty time.”

“Sure,” said Alfred staring past his father with wide eyes. “Gotta go. I don’t want to be late for my own honeymoon.”