Chapter 48When I told Esther about the opportunity, she didn't respond as I thought she would. “Who's going to do the work? With one building you're working all of the time.”
“I could quit my job…”
“No, I don't want you to do that. Just in case.”
“In case what?”
“In case something happens. In case it doesn't work out. You're making good money now and we need to save for Reuben's education.”
Esther had put Reuben in the bath and he sputtered and spat as she washed his face.
“Hush darling, it's so you will be clean.”
“I'm thinking,” I said. “My brother Simmy.”
“Simmy?”
“He isn't happy in Israel. What's he doing? Loading and unloading trucks. The Haganah have no use for him. I'm thinking he can help me with the buildings. He can do my work while I'm away.”
Esther wasn't sure. “You t
