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“This is a severe personal blow to me, however I completely understand. Do you have any information as to the length of this delay?”
    “Not really Herr Dohring. It could be a few weeks or a few months, but if you would be so kind as to give me your address, I will certainly inform you of the results.”
    Quickly standing, Hans said, “That won’t be necessary. I’ll deal directly with Christies from now on.” Without another word he left the astonished banker.

    After speaking to a monsieur Brunstein at the bank where Christie’s auction jewels were kept, what infuriated Hans the most was learning that killing the Klein’s might actually keep him from getting the emerald. How could he have known? It was insane, but true. Brunstein told him that the stone was waiting a disclosure on its disposition while lawyers looked for a will and searched for heirs of the couple. Hans knew, despite his skill, that robbing a major bank vault was out of the question. In addition, he knew of none of his friends in Berlin had such abilities either. All his Nazi friends were into the more bloody pursuits. They did not take on that type of highly thought-out scheme. Now he must wait to avenge his father and reclaim his inheritance. How long, he had no idea. And the bank had no idea either. His fury flared again just thinking about this frustrating development.

CHAPTER 7

Tel Aviv - - - Geneva
    “G ood work, you two,” Levi said on Wednesday when he met with David and Miriam again, “Thanks for getting this material to me before the weekend. I had time to go over it and it looks like we now have what we need to begin to search for this killer in Geneva. I don’t know how you did it, but this computer-aged photo will scare the crap out of our man, if he’s the one. How did you get it?” Miriam responded, “Malcolm found an old photo of Hans Huber’s son that was taken during the Eichmann capture in the 60’s, and with help of a computer whiz downstairs age-enhanced it, viola - - - there it is. It’s not perfect, but should greatly help us with our search.”
    “I just hope the newspapers don’t get hold of it and print it to scare our man off. It will be a great help. Now go home and pack your bags because you’re flying to Geneva tomorrow.”
    Levi handed David two El AL packets of tickets.
    “There should be enough Swiss francs there also in there, that is unless you really think you’re on a vacation. The flight leaves at 3:05 p.m. Let’s us see how this works out for all of us.”
    David looked at Levi and enquired, “I hate to seem dumb, but how are we supposed to find one person in a city as big as Geneva?”
    “You’re not dumb at all and I’m glad you asked. One, you’ve got that photo and two, you should check in right away with Inspector Piet Servette of the Geneva Police. Piet and I are old fiends. I have already told him that you are on your way and he will give you all the assistance you need.” And with a sly smile, Levi said, “Oh, by the way, you have flight and hotel reservations under the name of Mr. and Mrs. David Cohen. That should be you starting point. Check in with an Inspector Servette of the Geneva Police as soon as you can and it would be a good idea to keep me informed also,” Levi remarked as he ushered the duo toward the door.
    In the parking garage, just before they turned to their own cars Miriam commented, “Bossy and precise, isn’t he?”
    David looked at Miriam and said, “We lucked out, Miriam. He leaves us our freedom to get the job done. Want to go to dinner tonight?” He said over his shoulder as he walked towards his Jeep.
    “You’ve got to be kidding,” She laughed and responded. “I have fourteen suitcases to pack before we fly to Switzerland, in less than twenty-four hours.”
    “Yeah, Right! And who is going to carry all those bags for you?”
    “Aren’t you, my dear?”
    “See you at the airport, Miriam,” David said sarcastically as he unlocked the door

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