Scene 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Araus! Araus! (wait for train)
A
The letters are in three different languages.
2
Q
I don’t know if I can read them.
A
I’ve been finding translators
3
Q
Polish, German, Yiddish
A
It’s taken all winter.
4
Q
Mom’s been busy.
A
I’ve had about half of the letters translated.
5
Q
I’ve been reading the translations.
A
I’m working on the rest.
6
Q
That’s my handwriting.
A
It’s dated October 28, 1940. The date jumped out at me. That’s the date you went away from home.
7
Q
That’s Father.
A
Yes! Here’s the translation.
8
Q
Bubby. We thought you’d be happy.
A
I tried to keep a smile on my face as best I could, but my eyes were filled with tears. One must go on bravely and courageously, even when the heart is breaking.
