It will attract the Nazi's dogs, but render them unable to smell anything!
When running down the street, the girls are stopped by a Nazi Officer.
Bravery
Peter visits the scientist to help the Rebellion.
Stop crying, you idiot girl. Your stupid mother has sent your uncle a handkerchief. In Germany, the women have better things to do.
We need to fit everyone into the secret compartment! Quickly!
When German soldiers stop Ellen, she has no idea that the handkerchief has a special solution on it that keeps the dogs from smelling. It is elemental in the escape plans that Uncle Henrik has.
The Danish Jews had to be very brave to hide in the boat, not knowing if the dogs would be able to sniff them out, allowing for their capture.