The mother-in-law denied the request because she did not see any stars in the sky, a probable indication that the Sabbath was not yet over, meaning that a fire could not be started. ... Rachel's mother-in-law was the female version of her grandfather in Russia; she was a strong follower of the Jewish faith, and highly superstitious as well. ...

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