NURZUR ANSICHT NICHTFÜRVERTRIEBAUFFÜHRUNGEN DURCH MUSIKUNDBÜHNE

When I think about it now, it was very nice. But at the time!! I lost my head. Wanted to run away. You know what; That night I put an armchair in front of the door, and had a pair of scissors by my bed. I was terrified of Mr. Strøm´s hands, and for that matter; his whole body.

MR. STRØM: RUTH, I BEG YOU: FORGIVE ME. I PROMISE IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN. I ASSURE YOU, RUTH.

I AM A NICE, CARING MAN.

GUNVOR:

(Reading:)

The walks in the sunshine have come to an end. And for kissing the cheek and patting the hair as well.

RUTH:

TO BE PATTED LIKE A DOG. DEAREST DITTL, I PRINCIPALLY DON´T BELIEVE IN THE ONE AND ONLY LOVE. BUT I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A MANLY CREATURE, WITH A WONDERFUL PHYSIQUE, AND HAVE A CHILD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Dittl, there is something more than noble thoughts about socialism and the persecution of Jews... You see? There is something called “your body”.

Scene 14

(RUTH is sitting on a bench. PER, PUPIL 1, from her class is standing and watching her. A tension builds up, then he says:)

PER: Jews are not allowed here.

RUTH:

DITTL, I´VE BEEN ALONE FOR ALMOST A YEAR. AND I MEAN ALONE... NOT EVEN ONE WHO´S REALLY CLOSE TO ME