945 Beard pulling
Second Lieutenant Duke had indeed come to see Professor Heslin, a figure who could be remembered by Abu, Professor Hesling was definitely a leader in the field of physics, and such a person was sought after in southern Africa, and Second Lieutenant Duke had obtained Professor Heslin's information from the relevant departments before he came to Munich.
During the World War, Roque was very envious of Germany's scientific research strength, not just any country can hold out for four years when the coastline is blocked, think of the Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State during the Second Boer War, the two countries together only lasted for a year and a half, and that was with the support of the whole world.
During the Second Boer War, even France secretly supported the Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State, and it can be said that the British Empire was fighting against the whole world, and even then it was still able to win, so you can imagine how powerful the British Empire was at that time.
The British Empire was still strong, but Second Lieutenant Duke was a Southern African, so Second Lieutenant Duke was humble in front of Professor Heslin.
"I am a student of Professor Kossel, and I studied with Professor Kossel at the University of Nyasaland, and after knowing that I am coming to Munich, Professor Kossel told me to convey his greetings to you in person—Professor Kossel is not in good health now, and he regrets not being able to come back to see you in person—" Second Lieutenant Duke's expression happened to be everywhere, full of respect and a touch of sadness, and Professor Heslin's heart immediately tugged.
"Koselle, what's wrong with him?" Professor Heslin had a good relationship with Abu, otherwise Abu would not have repeatedly invited Professor Heslin to the University of Nyasaland.
"The professor had an illness last winter, and spent three months in the largest hospital in Nyasaland, and when his condition was slightly reduced, the professor was discharged from the hospital and returned to the laboratory to continue his work, only to be hospitalized again earlier this year, and at the most dangerous time, the hospital issued critical illness notices four times in one day—" Second Lieutenant Duke's face was full of sadness, and his voice trembled.
"What is Kossel's disease? Why is this so, he has always been in good health, he is just too obsessed with his work, he always forgets to sleep and eat—God, please bless Kosel, he is a good man, he doesn't deserve this result-" Professor Heslin's voice choked, and Mrs. Hesling immediately came to Professor Heslin's side, holding Professor Heslin's head with one hand and gently patting Professor Heslin's shoulder with the other.
"It's a heart attack, the professor has a very serious heart problem, the professor has actually been unable to continue his work since the year before, but the professor is not worried about his students, not about the laboratory, not about the University of Nyasaland-" Tears rolled down the corners of Duke's eyes, and he could see that his relationship with Abu was really good.
"Hugo, go and buy me the earliest ferry ticket, I'm going to the University of Nyasaland, to see my old friend one last time." Professor Heslin was emotional, and his relationship with Professor Abu for more than 40 years had lasted almost most of Professor Heslin's life, and now no one could stop Professor Heslin from going to Nyasaland.
"Okay, I'll buy it right away—" Hugo didn't hesitate, but there was deep concern in his eyes.
When he sent Ensign Duke out, Hugo stopped talking.
"Hugo, you're my first friend in Munich, and if there's anything I can do to help, I'd like you're welcome." Ensign Duke was delicate and noticed Hugo's abnormality.
"That's right, Second Lieutenant Duke, you heard it just now, I'm going to buy a ticket from Munich to Southern Africa, but—" Hugo muttered.
"I understand, Hugo, if you can trust me, leave this matter to me, and I will help Professor Heslin do it—but Professor Heslin is old, and I'm afraid it's not appropriate for him to go to Southern Africa alone, after all, the ship will have to travel for half a month—" Second Lieutenant Duke was very thoughtful, people in these days are very dangerous to travel, too many accidents can happen at any time.
"Of course we won't let the teacher go on his own, but—" Hugo was even more embarrassed, so that the more favors he owed, the more he owed.
"It's okay, leave it to me, two - two is not enough, Mrs. Hesling also needs someone to take care of her, then you and Miss Emma can also go together, by the way, you can also have a good physical examination for Miss Emma at St. Roch Hospital, St. Roque Hospital is the best hospital in our southern Africa, although the history of St. Roque Hospital is not as long as Ziwei Hospital, but St. Roch Hospital has the best gynecology and pediatrics in our southern Africa, believe me, Miss Emma will definitely be the best cared for." Ensign Duke has a big package, and the ticket is difficult for Hugo, but it is simple for Ensign Duke.
Since the end of the World War, there have been frequent passenger ships between Germany and southern Africa, but in most cases passenger ships from Germany to southern Africa are full of passengers, while passenger ships from southern Africa to Germany are crowded.
Second Lieutenant Duke was indeed very efficient, and the next day, Second Lieutenant Duke sent Professor Hesling ten tickets, all of which were first-class.
Hugo no longer went to work in the warehouse at this time, since it was determined that he was going to southern Africa, Hugo stopped working, and Ensign Duke sent Professor Heslin enough canned food and bacon, claiming that if it was not enough, he could go to the warehouse and move it casually, which flattered Professor Heslin's family, and Professor Heslin's house was very lively these days, and every day Professor Heslin had to hold a tea party or concert at home.
Since the outbreak of the World War, Professor Hesling's home has never been so lively.
On November 3, Professor Hesling's family and Otto boarded the passenger ship "Belfast" from Germany to Portsmouth, England, and then transferred to the luxury passenger ship "Cape Town" to southern Africa in Portsmouth.
With a displacement of 53,000 tons, a length of 290 meters, a width of 27.5 meters, a draft of 11.3 meters, and a power of 65,000 horsepower, the "Cape Town" passenger liner was just launched from the Edward shipyard last year, and can be said to be the largest, most luxurious and most comfortable ocean liner in the world.
After transferring to the "Cape Town", Professor Heslin learned that Second Lieutenant Duke bought a first-class ticket for Professor Hesling's family, and when boarding the ship, the captain and the first mate warmly welcomed Professor Hesling's family on the gangway, and the boatswain personally carried the luggage for Professor Hesling's family, and the purser personally sent Professor Hesling's family to the first class, which is located on the top floor of the "Cape Town", with a total of seven rooms, each room has its own bathroom, and there is even a galley in the first class. Of course, if you don't want to do it, you can also ask the waiter to send it directly to your room.
There are two waiters who specialize in serving Professor Heslin's family.
At this point, Professor Hesling, even if he was sluggish, realized that something was unusual.
It is true that Professor Abu has great power in southern Africa, but his influence has always been limited, and for an ocean shipping company such as the Cape Town, Professor Abu has not had such a great influence.
In fact, when they were in Munich, Professor Hesling also had electric lights at home, but since the outbreak of the World War, the electricity supply in Munich was not stable, and two years after the World War, the electricity supply of ordinary families was completely interrupted, and the electricity supply of ordinary families was completely interrupted for two years after the World War, and could only guarantee the electricity supply of war-related factories.
Compared with Emma and Little Gretel, Hugo's performance is quite steady, and Erwin and Otto are particularly excited.
The "Cape Town" is indeed luxurious, the first-class guest rooms, as long as there is a place where gold leaf can be used, will use gold leaf edging, the windows are all made of colored glass, the chandelier in the living room is made of crystal, and the wine cabinet is full of all kinds of famous wines, which are given by the "Cape Town" passenger ship, and the price is included in the ticket.
"Hugo, how much does such a ticket cost?" Professor Heslin's face was ugly.
"I'm sorry teacher, I'm going to ask Second Lieutenant Duke to borrow money to buy a ferry ticket, and this was all arranged by Second Lieutenant Duke—" Hu Ge told the truth, he also had ulterior motives for Second Lieutenant Duke now, but Hu Ge didn't hate it.
Although it doesn't feel good to be designed, since boarding the "Cape Town", Professor Hesling's family can feel the "Cape Town" respect for them from top to bottom, and these respects are from the heart and not malicious.
Now Professor Hesling's family, what is there to count on as Second Lieutenant Duke.
"A little ensign, his salary for a year is not enough for this ticket." Professor Heslin didn't know how much a first-class cabin would cost, but it was clear that one or two hundred pounds was not enough.
"Maybe this was arranged by Professor Abu-" Hu Ge said nicely, but it can't stand up to scrutiny, Professor Abu's financial strength is fine, but to buy a first-class ticket, financial strength alone is not enough.
"Old man, don't think so much, just think about it, you haven't taken me on a trip since we got married." Mrs. Heslin had taken a different path, and that was a good reason, and Professor Hesling was immediately frustrated.
"I'm too busy with work—" argued Professor Heslin, who was indeed so busy with his work that he was so engrossed in his work, not to mention a trip to distant southern Africa, where Professor Hesling and Mrs. Heslin had never even traveled to Germany since their marriage.
"No matter how busy you are at work, you can't ignore your family, this is not an excuse for you to quibble!" Mrs. Hesling made a gesture that the trellis was about to fall.
"I'm not quibbling—" Professor Heslin's face was full of helplessness, if Professor Hesling still had people to fear in this world, then Mrs. Heslin must be in the top three.
The number one is of course Little Gretel, and in this world, only Little Gretel dares to pull Professor Hesling's beard unscrupulously.
ps: 400's plus more is sent, are you still satisfied?