Touched By Fire (2013)
“Fresh snow covers the cobblestones. It is bitterly cold, but not quite as cold as in Russia. Only the big stove keeps our kitchen warm. Mama puts a shawl over her head to go out to the bakery.
Bubbe says, “Where do you think you are going, Sara? Do you want to slip? Here is someone all ready to run your errands.” Bubbe shoos me out to pick up a crusty loaf from the bakery around the corner.
Tonight, Papa comes home late again. I bring him the bowl of soup that has been kept warm for him on the ...stove. He says, “We cannot keep up with the orders. The cold brings in new customers daily. They ask for a heavier lining, or better yet, a cape with fur trim or a new overcoat. I’ll be working sixteen-hour days for the rest of the month. I have to return to the shop as soon as I finish this delicious soup.”
“I never see you these days, Sam,” Mama says.
“I miss you too, Sara. But I must work while the winter cold lasts. Hold out your apron.” Papa pulls a small cloth pouch from the lining in his jacket.MoreLess
Bubbe says, “Where do you think you are going, Sara? Do you want to slip? Here is someone all ready to run your errands.” Bubbe shoos me out to pick up a crusty loaf from the bakery around the corner.
Tonight, Papa comes home late again. I bring him the bowl of soup that has been kept warm for him on the ...stove. He says, “We cannot keep up with the orders. The cold brings in new customers daily. They ask for a heavier lining, or better yet, a cape with fur trim or a new overcoat. I’ll be working sixteen-hour days for the rest of the month. I have to return to the shop as soon as I finish this delicious soup.”
“I never see you these days, Sam,” Mama says.
“I miss you too, Sara. But I must work while the winter cold lasts. Hold out your apron.” Papa pulls a small cloth pouch from the lining in his jacket.MoreLess
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