‘Jozefína, I offered to help Cilka Klein after she saved the life of my daughter, not once, but twice—’ ‘Well it wasn’t really me—’ ‘I’m telling the story, Cilka!’ Maria says. ‘She saved my daughter’s life twice. I asked her what I could do to help her, in gratitude for her care. She didn’t ask for anything for herself; she told me about you and asked if I could help you and your daughter.’ ‘I don’t understand, you offered to help her and instead you’re helping me?’ ‘Yes, there is a car waiting outside. It will take you and Natia to the train station and from there to Moscow. A friend of mine,
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