Trafika Europe 1 - Northern Idyll

few days and was about to explain why when Barbro interrupted and told Paulus they had to repair the boat.

Paulus nodded and went back on board.

• THAT NIGHT FELIX WAS QUIET. His eyes were red and bleary, but he smiled over the edge of the duvet and asked for something to eat and drink. He didn’t eat much, soon fell asleep, but slept peacefully. Lars asked once again if he was going to die.

The answer was the same.

Next morning Lars was the first up, lit the stove and noticed that Felix was breathing heavily. Felix opened his eyes and looked at him. Lars asked if he could talk. Felix nodded.

‘How are you?’

‘Alright …’

Felix wanted to sit up, but couldn’t. Lars asked how he was now. Again Felix mumbled ‘alright’ and remained on his back while Lars explained that he was going to row out to

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