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A bridegroom? What kind of bridegroom, mamma dear?

A sweetheart, — a golden one. A wonderful student, of a fine family.

Appears in the doorway at the rear. First she thrusts in her head, shaking her finger playfully at Rifkele; Rifkele goes over to her, walking cautiously backwards, beckoning to her as she does so. The room is fast growing dark.

A handsome sweetheart, mamma dear? (Manke kisses her passionately.)

Yes, daughter dear. A handsome sweetheart, with two jet-black temple-locks and a satin coat, and a velvet skull-cap, dressed just like a Rabbi. He's a Rabbi's son, Reb Ali said.

And where will he stay, mamma dear?

There in your room, where the Sacred Scroll