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 &ensp;(measuring it on her) A little too big. You’ll have to grow a little yet.

&ensp;(a little disappointed) Oh, it’s too wide!

Till your wedding, if God wills, it’ll be just exactly right. Now, let’s see the little jacket. A bit broadish. You’re a skinny girl—over-worked and worried. You’ll have to grow yet.

(tearfully) I don’t think I could stand it if papa were to bring a stepmother into the house!

Nu-nu, don’t cry. It isn’t sure yet.&emsp;(Scolding her good-naturedly.)&emsp;Nu, enough, now! I don’t like it when one cries. Musn’t! Look, here’s a ribbon. Take it. Before you bless the Sabbath candles, braid it into your hair.

Is it silk?

Nu, of course, silk! Who braids anything else into the hair?

I’ll run in and see how Pinele is! (Calling from the other room.) Pinele is asleep.

Let him sleep. Please God, he will wake up strong and healthy. Are your ears pierced? I’ve earrings for you. Nu—show me your ears.