Chapter SevenAfter a restless night, struggling to make up his mind what to do, Benjamin was up unusually early for him, prepared to accompany his father.
“I am coming with you today Abba,” Benjamin said firmly.
Lois and Naomi exchanged worried glances. They could see stubborn determination in the set of his jaw.
John came down the outside stairs from the prayer room and made his way quietly into the kitchen. “Benjamin, you are up early! Good. I need you to write a letter for me.”
Walking over to stand beside his father he looked at John and replied, “Sorry Saba, I am going to the market today to make sure Abba is all right. After the arrests last night, there may be trouble there. Besides, with respect, you are able to write your own letters.” Benjamin spoke more abruptly than he inte
