Sheva was surprised to find Mrs. Dickstein’s car empty. “Just us?” she stammered.
Mrs. Dickstein smiled warmly. “My children are grown and no longer accompany me on Shabbaton. My husband had to stay with his yeshivah.”
Sheva nodded awkwardly and climbed into the front seat. “Thank you so much” she began. “For the ride and also for your help with seminary…” She trailed off.
Mrs. Dickstein didn’t reply immediately. She merged carefully onto the highway and moved into the left lane.
