When she returns to Uncle Henrik's home after delivering the packet, she realizes that Blossom needs to be milked, and because there is no adult in the house, she does it herself. In a situation where many lives are at stake, Annemarie must earn the trust of the adults before they can confidently share their plans with her.Īnnemarie demonstrates her maturity throughout the chapter, even in less urgent situations.
Although he was reluctant at first to tell her about the Rosens’ escape, Annemarie shows through her actions that she is brave and responsible enough to keep the secret. In Chapter 16, Uncle Henrik rewards Annemarie's exceptional courage and maturity. He reassures Annemarie that she will see Ellen again after the war is over, and they go inside. Uncle Henrik explains that the Rosens will be safe in Sweden because the Nazis will not invade for political reasons. Without the handkerchief, though, the refugees and Uncle Henrik would have been compromised. Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie that shortly after she delivered the packet, the Germans came with their dogs to sniff for refugees on the boat, but they found nothing. By bringing the handkerchief to Uncle Henrik, Annemarie saved the Rosens’ lives. However, the drug-soaked handkerchiefs attracted the dogs, and once they smelled it, they would temporarily lose their sense of smell. The German soldiers were aware of Jewish refugees escaping to Sweden in fishing boats, so they would send highly-trained dogs to sniff out the scent of humans, which even the overpowering smell of fish could not hide. The handkerchief in the packet was soaked in a special drug intended to deceive the German dogs. Uncle Henrik concealed Ellen, her family, and the other refugees in a secret compartment at the bottom of his boat. Because Annemarie was brave, Uncle Henrik agrees to explain to her how the Rosens escaped from Denmark. In the absence of an adult, Annemarie milks Blossom by herself. When Annemarie gets home from the harbor, she finds out that Mama has gone to the hospital.
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