Late September 1943 Summary

Valdottavo: Near Franzione Santa Chiara

Claudette and Albert Blum have been in the charcoal-maker's shack for a week when two apples appeared on a flat rock outside their hut. They move farther up the mountain, knowing someone is aware of their presence. Claudette goes down each day to check the rock. Soon cheese and pears appear, and later bread, milk, mushrooms, berries and, eventually, a warm wool cape. Each time Claudette retrieves the gifts, she leaves flowers. Sick and desperate, Albert agrees with Claudette to return to the stone hut.

Near Frazione Gore

The Brosslers formerly lived in Venice in a beautiful home with art and music and a good education for Duno and Leisel. Brossler's mother, Rivka, would tell horror stories or her own family who was plundered by the Cossacks, and she is sure they will come again because...