He used to live here. OK if he just looks around?

(from Tin House, vol. 7, issue 3)

Short, precise, first-person present-tense story about a guy coming back to the apartment he used to live in years ago to look around and pick up some things he left in the basement. Of course you’re on edge. He’s nosy, he’s strange, he’s a mystery. He could be up to no good. In the end though, he seems like an honest guy, although the narrator comes off less than genuine. I mean, totally understandable, but not as sincere as her unexpected guest.
Helle Helle is an excellent name, worthy of a Scandinavian death metal band. In actuality, she is a Danish author. This story was translated by Mark Kline. On Friday I purchased a book entitled Danish Made Easy: Phrases & Information for Your Stay in Denmark (published by Høsts Lommeparlører, 1958) for one dollar. I’ve had a thing for Denmark for years.

Here are some useful Danish phrases:
I have very delicate skin.
Jeghar meget om hud.

When can I see you again?
Hvornår kan vi ses igen?

May I introduce you to my friend JT Leroy?
Må jeg praesentere min ven JT Leroy?

Your beef is so pale.
Dered oksekød er så lyst.

I want real red beef, not heifer meat.
Jeg ønsker rigtig rødt oksekød, ikke kviekød.

Excuse me.
Undskyld.