- Miss Rocholl: What sort of Englishman would accept a post teaching Herr Hitler's league of German girls?
- Thomas Miller: My father is German.
- Miss Rocholl: I do not like surprises.
- Charlie: I'm not a bloody traitor. He's half German, half English. So I helped the English half of him.
- Gretel: Fraulein Keller says I must overcome my fears if I am to be strong. Do you think she's right?
- Thomas Miller: Gretel, it is all right to be frightened.
- Gretel: Really? What frightens you, Mr. Miller?
- Thomas Miller: [in a hushed tone] Astrid.
- Gretel: [a relieved laugh]