Bruno had just entered the kitchenbeing surprised to see Shmuel polishing the glasses, as well as offering some stuffed chicken until Lieutenant Kotler arrives.
What are you doing? Didn't I tell you to polish the glasses?
I... was...
Who said you could speak in this house, dare you to disobey me?
No. I'm sorry, sir.
Have you been eating? Have you stolen anything from that fridge? Answer the question!
No, sir. He gave it to me. He is my friend.
Your...? What do you mean he is your friend? Do you know this boy? Have you been talking to the prisoners?
I... he was here when I came in. He was cleaning the glasses.
That's not what I asked. Have you seen him before? Have you talked to him? Why does he say that you are friends? Say it, Bruno! I won't ask again.
I have never spoken to him. I have never seen him before in my life. I don't know him.
Finish polishing those glasses. And then I will come and get you and take you back to the camp, where we will have a talk about what happens to boys who steal. Is that clear?