When the Angels Left the Old Country

At dinner, the Shulmans speak of the strike plans, which began because Mr. Boaz would not give Mrs. Shulman time to recover from tailor’s lung. Without rest, she soon died, and the family was given no time off to grieve. The discontent is widespread in the community, especially because everyone knows that Mr. Boaz gambles away their earnings. Hearing this, Uriel redefines their mission and becomes determined to get Mr. Boaz to change his ways. Uriel and Little Ash ask after Essie, and Malke explains that Essie works as Mr. Boaz’s accountant and lives at his home. The family suggests that she might be found at a nearby revolutionary café.

The next day, Little Ash and Uriel go to the local synagogue, which resembles their own synagogue in Shtetl. Uriel tells Little Ash that after spending time with the rebbe, it can now see people’s sins. Little Ash worries about this budding ability, which is natural in demons but not in angels. Rose meets them at the Café Krakow, and they discover that Essie no longer frequents this particular café. The trio decides to find Mr. Boaz’s house.