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Yes.

Well, then. What do you want me to buy you? Tell me, Rifkele. (She makes no reply.) Tell me, now. Don't be afraid. Your daddy loves you. Tell me, like a good little girlie. What shall I buy you? (Rifkele is silent.)

Well, why don't you answer when your father speaks to you?

I don't know. ..

She wants a silk waist and a pair of white slippers.

Is that it? A silk waist and a pair of white slippers? Eh?

Nods "yes."

You certainly deserve them. (From his pockets, which jingle with coins, he takes out a gold-piece and offers it to Rifkele.) Here, give this to mamma. And let her buy them for you.