[Cz-L] Czernowitzer stories.

  The Hernia belt ( Kilebendl ,that is).

   Moishe was in need of a Kilebendl.
     His hernia , now two years old , was troublesome.
      This meant that he should operate ,without delay.
     But an operation ,as any operation , was risky and costly
      and thus out of the question..
              So the most suitable solution would be a Kilebendel .
        But these cost money , and Moishe had no extra cash available.
          In the old clothes budkes you could find used belts ,but who
        would take a used belt if you dont know the original user.
         Suddenly Moishe had an idea : Last week , Mendel from first
        floor died away completely. He had once heard Mendel complaining
about
        his Kile . He probably used a Kilebendel !
                    No, he must have had.. you know what.
          He would ask his widow for the belt , Mendel was about his build
         so it would fit him. Kilebendel could also be adjusted if needed.
          Without losing time , Moishe went to Mendels flat and knocked
         and without delay went in.
          The widow was sitting Shive and Moishe mumbled something
        for condolences but soon came to the point :" Excuse my asking this
         but your deceased , may he rest in peace , had a Kile ?"
          " Yes " the widow said.
            "And he used a Kilebendel didnt he ?" Moishe asked.
           " Yes , for years ,he did."
           " Now , you as have no use for this , I have a needy
                  customer for it , a mitzwa !"
           " Yes, why not ",the widow said, " they brought his belongings
            yesterday from the hospital . Let us see ."
                             Somebody opened the bundle in the corner ,
              but there was no belt .
               " They probably took him to the Hevre Kedishe with the belt
              on "somebody suggested.
                 The Tehara women must have taken it off
                 and thrown it away , or they buried him with the belt ,
                      such a waste ".
                Moishe let out a sigh from the bottom of his soul.
                   Tomorrow he will think what to do.

Hardy

         Hardy

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