After the New Haven speech (1955)
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- The Warburgs: The Twentieth-Century Odyssey of a Remarkable Jewish Family whole source · open book
When Bettina snatched Sam away from Malvina after an extended romance and married him in 1942, there was a noisy ruckus among the Warburgs, many of whom took Malvina’s side. Starting with her marriage to Sam Grimson (who died in 1955), Bettina either played the role of daughter to a much older man—reenacting her relationship with Paul—or mother to a much younger man. Not surprisingly, Jimmy griped about Sam, and Bettina’s baby talk with him drove Jimmy wild.
chapter: 41 - Museum Pieces