THE GOD OF VENGEANCE
Reb Ali
Come, come. If the Lord pardons you, surely we may do so, too.
Yekel, enthusiastically.
Reb Ali, you're a good Rebbi. (About to embrace Reb Ali; suddenly recalls himself and draws back.) A good Rebbi, may I live so! (Reb Ali and Yekel leave together. The evening shadows gather.)
Sarah, betakes herself assiduously to cleaning the room and setting the table. Calls into Rifkele's room.
Rifkele, Rifkele, come in and help me out a bit. They'll soon be coming with the Holy Scroll.
Rifkele, appears on the threshold of her door, uncertain.
Has father left already?
Sarah
Yes. He went to the synagogue with Reb Ali and the Scribe. The Rabbi will soon be coming, and other guests, too.
Rifkele, showing the cover for the Holy Scroll.
See how nicely I've embroidered it.
Sarah
Yes, yes. I see. But comb your hair. Dress
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