“For all the time I have known him, Benjamin Grossman was a fine man, a dedicated husband, a wonderful father, a great Israeli, and he gave his own life to save others. There is little more any man can wish to have said for him when his time comes.”
Herzl and Brodsky stood alone after Morris Wolf and the other old friends of Benjamin Grossman had left the cemetery.
“Remember what I said,” Brodsky said in a kindly tone. “Forget everything else. For all the time I knew him he was a fine man, a dedicated husband, a wonderful father, a great Israeli, and he gave his life to save yours and mine. Those are the characteristics you’ve inherited, Herzl. No others. Plus the wonderful ones you have from your mother. Don’t think of the past; you are the present, and the future.” He hesitated a moment and then said, “We’re both alone. Why not come and live with me?”
Herzl shook his head slowly.
“No,” he said quietly, “I’m going to Munich. And when I come back I hope not to be alone.”
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