He spoke in a low voice, but Alissia thought it was a very pleasant one.
Nanny pulled the blinds down halfway and taking Alissia by the hand she drew her back into the nursery.
“Sit down at the table and eat your tea as if nothin’ has happened, dearie, and if they asks you any questions, you’re too shy to answer them. Do you follow me?”
“Yes, Nanny, I understand. They must not capture that man in your room or they will kill him!”
Nanny did not answer.
A few moments later the door opened and two men walked aggressively into the room.
Nanny then turned round and stared at them as if she was astonished at their sudden appearance.
Alissia merely looked up holding a honey sandwich in her hand.
“Has a soldier just come in here?” one of the men asked abruptly.
He was obviously an Officer
