The officers sat down for lunch. Every once in a while, Bernard had to get up to let a sailor twirl by.
"Canīt they just walk by like normal people?." Schramm asked.
"it gives them maneuvering elasticity," Lt. Metzler said, "and it loosens vocal cords. You will see that when you hold choir practice."
"Ummm, when I hold choir practice?"
"Yes, Herr Kaleun. Some day we will sing on Broadway."
"Your optimism is most engaging."
Kookie brought a soup tourine covered with a turkey tea cozy.
"How very original," Schramm said.
"Voila le soupe." Kookie removed the cozy with a flourish, tipping the tourine over and spilling soup on Bernardīs lap.
Bernard jumped from his seat yelling, "Ay yay yay yay."
Metzler sang,"Canta y no llores.
The crew spilled out of the forward compartment twirling and singing , "porque cantando, Cielito lindo, se alegran los corazones."
Bernard used the tea cozy to mop up the deck. He then squeezed soup out of it into Schramm's plate.
Schramm chequed his pulse and counted 'til ten.
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