Thursday The Rabbi Walked Out

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THE LETTER CAME IN TUESDAY'S MAIL, THE RABBI OPENED it and read "Dear Rabbi Small: This is to notify you that the board of directors have voted to renew—"

Miriam, having heard the postman's ring, came in from the kitchen. "Anything?" she asked.

"Nothing much." And he held the letter out to her.

She tried not to show her relief and pleasure as she read, she even managed to sound cross as she said. "They certainly took their time about it." Then she laughed. "Oh, David. I'm so glad."

He grinned at her. "See, and I didn't have to do a darn thing either."