It was the first meeting of the American Young Sisters Society a group of Jewish immigrants from Russia I Goldie Mabowehz naturally appointed myself president
In the room was my little sister Clara my best friend Regina my neighbor Belle and her sister Frieda my classmate Lillian and others
I had called the meeting to discuss textbooks The kids in our school don’t have enough money to buy them I explained They need our help
Have you seen Hymie’s book asked Regina He says he’s the third person in his family to use it It’s missing half its pages Jennie keeps peeking over my shoulder to see my book Frieda said I wish she’d get her own
