It is Christmas morning and grandfather reads the morning prayers. Jim particularly likes hearing his grandfather's voice reading prayers. The day is still full of chores, but Otto writes home to his mother on Christmas day, as is his annual ritual. Mr. Shimerda visits and is described as being particularly at ease and comfortable. At one point Mr. Shimerda kneels and prays.....
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