The Flu Has Been Flying Around

The first one to get a fever was promptly whisked off to the doctor, who confirmed that he had the flu.

I wish I could say that his brothers felt even the slightest bit of sympathy for their fallen comrade, but in the interest of truth, I am forced to admit that their initial reaction was one of indignant outrage.

“Why does he get to stay home from cheder, and I have to go? That’s not fair!”

“He’s staying home again? If he gets to stay home for three days, then I’m going to stay home for four days when I get the flu!”