was fortunate enough to be out of the country when war broke out. He is known to be quiet, and so far as we and Mr. van Daan can judge from a superficial acquaintance, both famiHanneli think he is a congenial person.
Miep knows him too, so she will be able to make arrangements for him to join us. If he comes, he will have to sleep in my room instead of Margot, who will use the camp bed.
Yours, Anne
Thursday, 12 November, 1942
Dear Kitty, Mr. Dussel was awfully pleased when Miep told him that she had got a hiding place for him. She urged him to come as soon as possible. Preferably Saturday. He thought that this was rather doubtful, since he had to bring his card index up to date first, see to a couple of patients, and settle his accounts. Miep came to us with this news this morning.
We thought it was unwise of him to put it off. All these preparations entail explanations to a number of people, whom we would rather keep out of it. Miep is going to ask if he can’t manage to come on Saturday after all.
Mr. Dussel said no, now he is coming on Monday. I must say I think it’s pretty crazy that he doesn’t jump at the proposal—whatever it is. If he were to get picked up outside, would he still be able to do his card index, settle his finances, and see to his patients? Why delay then? I think it’s stupid of Daddy to have given in. No other news.
Yours, Anne
