and that they would have to leave their enforced role of executioner and become victims themselves.
Nearly everyone in our transport lived under the illusion that he would be reprieved, that everything would yet be well.
We did not realize the meaning behind the scene that was to follow presently.
We were told to leave our luggage in the train and to fall into two lines
—women on one side, men on the other—in order to file past a senior SS officer.
Surprisingly enough, I had the courage to hide my haversack under my coat.
My line filed past the officer, man by man. I realized that it would be dangerous if the officer spotted my bag.
He would at least knock me down; I knew that from previous experience.
Instinctively, I straightened on approaching the officer, so that he would not notice my heavy load.
Then I was face to face with him. He was a tall man who looked slim and fit in his spotless uniform.
What a contrast to us, who were untidy and grimy after our long journey!
He had assumed an attitude of careless ease, supporting his right elbow with his left hand.
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