Moral by Ludwig Thoma
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page 50 of 134 (37%)
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COMMISSIONER. Then? STROEBEL. Then I ordered Schmuttermaier to raid the place ... COMMISSIONER. ... During which you found a diary in her apartments? STROEBEL. Yes, Commissioner; a diary with the names of her visitors. The dates and their social standing. Everything. COMMISSIONER. Have you finished reading it? STROEBEL. No, sir. I just glanced at it. I only got it from Schmuttermaier an hour ago. I was not in the office yesterday. COMMISSIONER [thoughtfully]. It's too late to do anything to-day. [Consulting his watch.] Let me see. Bring me an exact report of all important names contained in the diary ... at ten to-morrow morning. STROEBEL. Yes, Commissioner, at ten o'clock. COMMISSIONER. And remember, it's very important that you make this report personally. Don't let the clerk see the diary. It has not yet been in his hands? STROEBEL [going to his desk]. No. It's locked up in my desk. COMMISSIONER. Time enough to bring it to me tomorrow morning when |
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