And the time flow in this book is exquisite: as in life, Gilman's transforms Joseph from page in subtle but certain stages, bringing him from early childhood into his cheder years.
爷爷为约瑟做,使旧了、破了,约瑟也舍不得丢,他相信爷爷一定有办法把旧东西变成新东西。这条就在爷爷巧手下,渐渐变成了外套、背心、领带、手帕和钮。