When the Dew Falleth
NACHOMAH She doesn’t say she doesn’t like it here with us. EZRA Well, what else is it then—when I call she doesn’t answer?
(Nachomah again grasps her side in pain.)
EZRA Now, I am going to get angry in earnest! (Sputtering) Simah! Simah! Nah! I will not stand for it any longer! I'll drive her out this very day—I will—this very day, maybe... Nah, I'll tell her if—if—Now, I am angry! I'll not put up withit....
NACHOMAH Don’t excite yourself so! You can speak to her quietly.
EZRA But I won’t stand it! (Calling angrily) Simah! —When I call she should answer!
NACHOMAH She doesn’t mind me, either. I cautioned her when she goes to sleep to close the window, and she replied that no one would steal her. And if any one crawled in through the window she would hear it.
EZRA And you didn’t tell me that! She could, God forbid, catch cold yet, and then—Ha! a bold one, she! She'll not keep the window open any more...
NACHOMAH
He talks of catching cold! And I’m thinking
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