This time, Mr. Steiner placed his hand on Rudy's head and explained, "I know, son
-but you've got beautiful blond hair and big, safe blue eyes. You should be happy
with that; is that clear?"
But nothing was clear.
Rudy understood nothing, and that night was the prelude of things to come. Two and
a half years later, the Kaufmann Shoe Shop was reduced to broken glass, and all the
shoes were flung aboard a truck in their boxes.
-but you've got beautiful blond hair and big, safe blue eyes. You should be happy
with that; is that clear?"
But nothing was clear.
Rudy understood nothing, and that night was the prelude of things to come. Two and
a half years later, the Kaufmann Shoe Shop was reduced to broken glass, and all the
shoes were flung aboard a truck in their boxes.
( Markus Zusak )
[ The Book Thief ]
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