When the Dew Falleth
you sat yourself down on the ground? One would think you were feeding two old hens! SIMAH My feet ache. I’ve been standing on them a lot today. EZRA Then you must go to bed early tonight, and you don’t have to get up so early in the morning, either. SIMAH When I hear you up, how can I stay in bed? EZRA You don’t have to look what I do. NACHOMAH You see, it’s all right with you, even if she stays in bed till noon. EZRA (to Simah) Ha, ha, ha! You’vea bad mistress! Ha, ha, ha! SIMAH Would you like me to bring out anything from the house for you? EZRA Bring out my morning jacket. It’s a bit chilly already. SIMAH And shall I bring you your shawl, madam?
NACHOMAH Yes, my child. It is really cold now.
(Simah runs off to the house.)
EZRA (reproachfully)
And you actually scolded her!
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