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 some one could come in through the window and rob us.

EZRA Yes, that, too. We could be robbed. No, today she goes! I have no more patience left, and serves her right. When one has a good situation, one should value it. One shouldn’t play fast and loose with it.

NACHOMAH A foolish girl. Doesn’t know how good she has it here. She is like our own child.

EZRA That was a mistake. From the first day we should have been strict. And I will begin right now—strict—only strict!

(Simah runs in laughing. She is a very blonde girl and joyously young. Her hands are full of ripe, red raspberries.)

SIMAH Oh, here you are and I’ve been looking all over the orchard for you. Just see what I’ve found. Taste them, Herr Salzberg. Give me your hands and I’ll pour some in.

NACHOMAH Go, go. You’re a naughty girl. He was al- ready angry.

SIMAH Woe is me! You needed me?

EZRA And I’m still angry!