The Slave - Opening

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A single bird call began the day. Each day the same bird, the same call. It was as if the bird signaled the approach of dawn to its brood. Jacob opened his eyes.

THIRD PRINTING, 1964

Copyright 1962 by Isaac Bashevis Singer

Published simultaneously in Canada by

Ambassador Books, Ltd. Toronto

Manufactured in the United States of America
designed by Patricia de Groot