ABSTRACT
ONE of the most heart-breaking aspects of Nili’s work was waiting for the ships that did not come. “We waited and waited,” Sarah complained sharply to Aaron in her next letter. “Then, just when we weren’t here, the messenger arrived. These delays are making us lose many days. We can’t leave the place when we expect you, and can’t leave the documents all prepared, unless we are here, for that could lead to serious trouble. So we have to wait around and waste time. It is also necessary to speak to someone face to face sometimes, to know what your needs are, and what the situation is.”
