Chapter 4 Summary

Reuven is still in the hospital, but he will be out by the end of the week. Reuven is frightened when the curtain is around Mr. Savo's bed. Mr. Savo groans and Reuven hopes that Mr. Savo is not suffering. Danny visits, and Reuven and Danny talk in the hallway. Reuven is happy to see Danny. Danny jokes that he is the Messiah for Reuven.

Reuven learns that Danny's father only talks to him when they study the Talmud. Danny talks about the great writers he enjoys reading. Reuven is confused about Danny because Danny doesn't sound like most Hasid. Danny sounds as if he almost doesn't even believe in God. Danny says he believes in God.

Reuven and Danny discuss what they like to read when Reuven's father appears at their side. Danny is astonished and Reuven doesn't understand why until his...