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An expectant father waits to learn the outcome of his wife’s labor and delivery. In his brief exchanges with another father-to-be the reader is apprised of Mr. Knechtmann’s history. He and his wife are holocaust survivors; their only prior child died in a displaced-person’s camp in Germany--and there is no one to carry on the proud family name if this infant is not healthy. A bored nurse comes to inform Heinz that he has a son and everyone is well.
Hi, I think it could be pension.
Many elderly people live on a pension.
Hope I could help, I'm sorry if it's incorrect.~ have a good day/night :]
B. If it rains is a subordinate clause