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Cartoon, The new Fraulein, WW1
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Cartoon, The new Fraulein, WW1
Cartoon, The new Fraulein. An elderly French man asks his two granddaughters what they think of the new Fraulein (presumably their governess). They reply that shes marvellous -- she has eyes everywhere. The woman in question can be seen eavesdropping from behind a curtain. Date: 1916
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Baionnette Behind Curtain Eavesdropping Elderly Eyes Fraulein Governess Granddaughter Lamp Listen Listening Marvellous Medal Ringlets Scowling Spying Ugly Eavesdrop Granddaughters Scowl
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In the quietude of a French home during the tumultuous year of 1916, the First World War continued to cast its long shadow even within the most intimate of spaces. An elderly French man, seated in a worn armchair, gathers his two young granddaughters around him for a discussion about their new governess, the enigmatic Fraulein. With eyes full of curiosity and wonder, the girls reply in unison, "She's marvellous - she has eyes everywhere!" Unbeknownst to them, their new governess, a stern woman with ringlets and a scowl, listens in from behind the heavy velvet curtains, her ears pricked to every word. The room is bathed in the soft glow of a table lamp, casting long, dramatic shadows on the walls. The man's uniform, adorned with medals and insignia, hangs nearby, a constant reminder of the ongoing conflict. The domestic interior, once a symbol of comfort and security, now serves as a stage for intrigue and deception. The Fraulein's presence, once thought to be a blessing, has taken on an entirely new meaning in the hearts and minds of the family. The innocence of youth and the cunning of age collide in this poignant moment of wartime life.
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