The Stranger
Fraidele
Do you know, papa, Pinele is better already. He is cutting teeth
The Old Man
Come, my son, we'll see what’s going on outside. Seems to me it is clearing up. (They leave the room together.)
Mordcha
Bobbe, did you see my little orphan?
The Old Woman
A radiant child! He’ll soon be well.
(Mordcha goes into the other room.)
Fraidele
Stay with us, bobbe. I’ll speak to papa.
The Old Woman
We’ll be too cramped. What do you need such an old granny in the house for? An old person shouldn’t take up too much space.
Mordcha (returns)
He’s asleep and the fever is gone.
The Old Woman
He’ll be all right. No danger, he’s only teething.
Mordcha
If only his mother were alive!
(The men return.)
Mordcha
Well, is it clearing up? My wagon with the wood will no doubt be out on the road over
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