lyubov knew that mama always kept presenting an abundance of groceries to her guests . now tatyana listened as grandma pulled tatyana ' s small mother into a wide , scrawny hug and then ushered her to the table , holding her knitted from her shoulders , seated her in the place of honor , and saying rapidly : " there ' s plenty . "
Grandma gathered Tatyana's small mother into a wide, scrawny embrace and then propelled Grandma to the table.