"Germany, originally," Erik replied— then, both because he thought it pertinent to let her know the degree to which she was out of her element, and because he guessed her reaction would be amusing, added, "the year was 1962 when I was taken."
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"Germany, originally," Erik replied— then, both because he thought it pertinent to let her know the degree to which she was out of her element, and because he guessed her reaction would be amusing, added, "the year was 1962 when I was taken."