68/127 She had brought back from her trip a portrait which she pressed lovingly against her vast bosom before showing it. "It is the hero whose name brings tears of enthusiasm to all Germans.... What an honor for our family!" Pride made her hasty, snatching the photograph from Freya's hand in order to pass it on to Ulysses. He saw a naval official rather mature, surrounded by a numerous family. Two children with long blonde hair were seated on his knees. |