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Come, come. If the Lord pardons you, surely we may do so, too.

Reb Ali, you're a good Rebbi. (About to embrace Reb Ali; suddenly recalls himself and draws back.) A good Rebbi, may I live so! (Reb Ali and Yekel leave together. The evening shadows gather.)

Rifkele, Rifkele, come in and help me out a bit. They'll soon be coming with the Holy Scroll.

Has father left already?

Yes. He went to the synagogue with Reb Ali and the Scribe. The Rabbi will soon be coming, and other guests, too.

See how nicely I've embroidered it.

Yes, yes. I see. But comb your hair. Dress