Chapt.18

The Rosens made plans to come back to Denmark for over a week. They sent Uncle Henrik a letter that they would be coming back. Uncle Henrik wrote back that he would come to pick them up. "Finally we can go back to Denmark," shouted Mr. Rosen. All of a sudden they heard a great roar. It was Mr. Hanson and Mrs. Hanson with there truck. "We will take you to the docks, " said Mrs. Hanson. Once they got there they could hear many motors. Then the Rosens thanked the Hansons for everything and they boarded the Ingeborg. Henrik had come to pick them up. They all had a great time going back to Denmark the Katlegat was very calm as they landed in Denmark. "I almost forgot how beautiful it was," said Ellen. They had a long conversation with Uncle Henrik. Then they went to get on the train in Gilleje to go back to Copenhagen. "All aboard, " shouted the conductor. They boarded and rode back to Copenhagen very happy. When the train stopped they got off and saw there apartment. " Wow," said Ellen. Mr. Rosen and Mrs. Rosen also repeated this. The apartment was decorated on the outside. It looked very fancy. Then the Rosens opened the door to the apartment and heard a small screech. It was the door hinges. "Nobody in the lobby," said Mr. Rosen. "Well lets go to the Johansen's room," said Mrs. Rosen. Before they could get to the steps Ellen ran as fast as she could to the stairs. Then there were many thumps and a knock. All the Rosens had now reaches the Johansen's room, but Ellen had already knocked. The door flung open, and there were many hugs. Then they all went in to celebrate and talk about Sweden and the war. Mama and Mrs. Rosen made butter, cream, applesauce, potatoes, fish, and cake. Henrik had brought thirty pounds of fish the day before. They also had many drinks. After dinner there stomachs were done growling. They were stuffed. They sat around the table for most of the night. "What is that noise?" said Annemarie. It was coming from Kirsti's room. They entered the room and Kirsti was asleep. She was snoring very loudly. The Rosens and the Johansens decided to go to bed. "May we sleep here tonight?" asked Mr. Rosen. Papa nodded. Annemarie and Ellen slept together. "Just like last time, but this time we do not have to be scared," said Ellen. "You get this back," said Annemarie. "Get what back?" asked Ellen. "This," said Annemarie. She gave Ellen her Star of David necklace back.