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 What is your hurry? Stay here.

Stay here, bobbe’she. I’ll show them what you gave me.

No, not now—later, when it is necessary.

But you’re hungry.

What matter as long as the sun is shining! I’ll reach a shelter somewhere by night.

Well, then, go in health.&emsp;(He assists her with the bundle.)

Praised be God—the burden is a little lighter!

An old person—could have given her a lift.

Wait. I’ll put a few potatoes into the sack.&emsp;(She does so.)

&ensp;(kissing Fraidele) Nu, nu—be well. Watch the baby. Praised be God, the burden is a little lighter! A good day to you.&emsp;(She kisses the Mezuzeh and takes a last glance into the oven.)&emsp;See, my child, that the oven doesn’t grow too cool. (She goes out, all follow her with their eyes and wish her Godspeed.)