Brian and Karen, after arriving from the airport in the early evening and checking in at their well-appointed hotel, have crossed to street to take a walk in the park which covers the highest points in the city. Here they strike up a conversation with Peter, an impressive Prussian gentleman who is also walking in the park.
After some introductory chatting, Peter decides to take the discussion in a new direction.
"Well I must say I'm very glad to have met the both of you. Brian and Karen Jaeger. You are a most interesting couple. And Karen, I must say your dress is beautiful. So... um... arresting to the eye. So Brian, I think you two are just the sort of couple that would enjoy coming with me to a party at my club later. It's a rather special club. Many handsome men, and beautiful women, but they are also very interesting and intelligent people. Very much like your wife. And you too Brian, of course."
Karen smiles and says, "Well, thank you Peter. And I have no doubt you are just the sort of man to fit in well at such a club."
"Well, thank you Karen. And they are always happy to meet new people like you. We have not had many guests from the United States... we must be careful... but those who have attended one of our parties have been warmly welcomed, and I must say that they too seemed to enjoy that welcome immensely."
"Brian, did you know that Jaeger is Hunter in German? Brian the Hunter. So I'm sure that you will enjoy the club. As will, no doubt, your wife. But first, would you please grant me the privilege of introducing you to an old German welcoming tradition of a carriage ride around our park at night. The views of the city are spectacular."
"I regret that there are only the two separated seats in these carriages, so Brian, you will have to sit up front with the driver. But the views of the city from up there are also special. Although these carriages are designed with a very high window behind the driver, so he can't really see the passengers. Even though our seats will be quite separate... But you can hear us can't you Brian?"
"Yes, I can hear you."
"And the view up there is also good?"
"Yes, Peter. Although the view is somewhat limited behind me, as you pointed out, what I can see is still beautiful."
After a few minutes, Peter calls out, "We have nearly reached the top of the park. And from here I wanted to point out a particular construction of solid Germanic heritage. Tall enough, but not too tall, and quite solidly built around the base. Very solid construction. I'm afraid you can't really see it from up there Brian, but I think now Karen has a view of it."
Brian calls out. "Can you see it Karen?"
She responds, "Well yes. Yes, I guess I can."
"And would you say it was impressive?"
"Well, yes. I would say it's impressive, yes. Very broad-based and solid."
"What is the structure used for?"
Peter interjects, "I guess you could say it's become a multi-purpose structure. And Karen, it may have now become a little harder to see. But I believe if you hold your head just over here, like this, you can still see it."
Karen agrees, "Well... you're right. I can see it very clearly from here. In fact, it suddenly seems quite close."
Peter directs Brian's attention to the broad views again. "And the view of the city from here is really special. Wouldn't you agree Brian?"
"Yes. Yes. It's a magnificent view. Don't you agree Karen? Karen? But yes Peter, I can see why this is a tradition in your city... "
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Brian looks a little concerned. "Karen? What did you say? I couldn't quite hear what you were saying? Karen...?"
Karen now says. "Oh... um... Sorry... No, Brian. I wasn't saying anything."
