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 &ensp;(suddenly getting very red) Bobbe’she, Uncle David was here. He received a letter from Moshele. He…&emsp;(Malkele raises a startled face to Gitele before which Gitele stops short.)

&ensp;(forcing herself to be stern, her voice leaden) I have told you that you must never mention his name!

(Gitele now becomes entirely confused and murmurs something unintelligible. Malkele rises and starts to leave the room.)

You know that I do not want to hear of him!

&ensp;(firmly) But the bobbe’she will have to hear.&emsp;(Speaking very rapidly.)&emsp;He writes that he is coming…

&ensp;(petrified, controls herself with an effort) Who gave him the permission?

But…

Go, telegraph him not to dare! I do not want to see him here!

&ensp;(tearfully) But, bobbe’she…

Go, telegraph!&emsp;(Gisele stands confused. She looks with agonized pleading at the old woman.)&emsp;Well, do you hear? Go, telegraph!