“Mama Mumu once told me there’s a difference between searching and escaping,” Marjorie answered. “I’m not running away anymore”

The pilot’s intercom crackled to life. “Slight delay, soldiers. Victor Charlie is giving us a warm welcome”

“Papa, you mentioned retirement. Are you really thinking about it? What will you do?”

Some events in life you think, you hope, you’re convinced, will never happen, even though you know they will

“We’ve got to decide one way or the other, Abe. There are drawbacks and advantages to staying in Boro Park and to moving here"

Finally, Annie spoke. “Abe, quiet them down. We’ve got to tell them”

“Can I take Saturday off, Mr. Lefkowitz? I’ll work on Sunday if you want, or extra hours on Monday”

Marjorie stared at the poster. Its message was blunt: We need rent money. Can you help?

“I don’t know what you’re thinking about, honey, but I came to the Haight to see the old neighborhood and visit an old friend”

Fred Burton stopped shouting. His face crumpled, as fury gave way to anxiety and hurt. “You’re right, Mrs. Levine, and I’m sorry. But it was such a shock”