The Arab And The Jew Comments

Felix King couldn’t remember a thing about the accident. He rubbed his eyes. He squinted. He still couldn’t believe what he saw. Through weary, blurred eyes, he thought he saw an Arab and a Jew playing Chinese checkers. The pieces they were using were marvelously crafted glass marbles that seemed to change color when the light hit them. The Jew looked a lot older than the Arab, and had a long, snowy white beard. The Arab’s beard was black like coal. Both were dressed in ancient nomadic fashion wrapped in light desert garments. The Arab and the Jew did not appear to recognize that Felix had awakened. They continued with their game, but it did appear, at least to Felix, that they were waiting for something and the game was just a means to pass the time. A light came on in the hallway, and there was a small Ding, as if someone’s cake was ready.

“Do you think he’ll discover the truth? ” the Arab asked the Jew. Felix wondered who they were talking about.
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