Benny, the War in Europe, and Myerson’s Daughter Bella
...t and mousey brown hair and although she was only twenty six, it was generally agreed that she would end up an old maid. Anyway she was the first, who noticed his change. Benny seemed to be introverted and not very clever. When he failed the ninth grade, he was sent home with a note of his teacher saying he’ll better learn a trade. Benny’s dad was angry because Shapiro’s boy - the neighbour - will be a doctor. After the day of his return Benny started working immediately at Abe’s garage which pleased Abe a lot. Abe worked extremely hard – he worked all day long and even, if necessary in the night. Altough Benny wasn’t a very quick worker Benny was pleased of him, because the customers liked him. But when business was bad he didn’t do anything, instead of doing cleaning or other stuff. Once Abe found Benny huddled in a corner in the toilet with his head buried in the knees and trembling. So Benny got vacation, where he got to know Bella better and thes often went up to Bella’s room. Three ...