The Difference Between Boys and Girls

We're reading a heck of great book.  It's a great book for boys but it's a great book for anyone. 

"The Great Brain," by John D. Fitzgerald is set in 1896 in Utah.  The story centers around three brothers and their community.  These boys, in particluar, the oldest boy, play games and pranks, get in fights, do chores and figure life out.

The chapter we just finished is titled "A Wreath for Abie."  In short Abie is an older jewish man who starves to death instead of asking for charity.  It's a very moving chapter.  Most touching is when Abie dies in Mama's arms after they carry him from his living quarters in his store to the boys' home.  I wasn't expecting that outcome.

After reading the passage describing Abie's passing I was choked up and the girls were teary, as well.  Jake had a smirk on his face.

"Jake, what could you possibly find amusing?"

Replies Jake, "I was just wondering about whose bed Abie died in.  The brothers are gonna probably tease whoever's bed it was."