SINISTER

Evening Star, Issue 23729, 9 November 1940, Page 3

SINISTER

[By_X.Y.] Himmler comes to Bucharest, Glasses on his nose. Himmler is an honoured guest. What do you suppose ? Is he on a holiday ? Just be careful what you say. Himmler comes to Bucharest.. What is lie about P If you’re feeling interest Do not let it out. Hold your tongue, and say no word. Something might be overheard. Himmler comes to Bucharest. Wave your hands and cheer. Bellow “Heil!” like all possessed. Let your neighbours hear. If you’ve other thoughts than that, Keep them underneath your hat. Himmler comes to Bucharest. What a compliment. Keep on hoping for the best. Why has he been sent? If inclined to speculate Don’t go rashly tempting Fate. Himmler comes to Bucharest; Passes down the street, Decorations on his chest, Roses round his feet. Why the dickens has ho come? Sure, it’s better to be dumb. Himmler comes to Bucharest. Don’t be’ moved to laugh. Stifle the untimely jest. Curb the flippant chaff. Levity is too much like Blasphemy against the Reich. Himmler comes to Bucharest. Citizens, beware! Look as if you acquiesced In the whole affair. If you’re feeling otherwise, Think of this—the walls have eyes! Himmler comes to Bucharest. In a week or so You will hear of some arrest By the Gestapo— Somebody—no matter who. Thank your stars it isn’t you. Himmler comes to Bucharest. Soon, with small surprise, You will probably have guessed What it all implies. Guess it wrong or guess it right, I’m not envying your plight..