THE GOD OF VENGEANCE
a jolly time we'll have. (All dress, seizing whatever they happen to lay hands upon. Slowly they ascend the steps. At the door they encounter Reizel and Basha who, drenched to the skin, are just returning to the cellar. Reizel and Basha look at the others in surprise.)
Eeizel and Basha, together.
What's this? Where are you going?
Manke
Hush! Don't make any noise. We're going for some beer, — and lemonade. . . (Hindel, Manke and Rifkele leave, followed by the amazed glances of Reizel and Basha.)
Reizel
There's something suspicious about this that I don't like.
Basha
Same here.
Reizel
Something's up. . . Good heavens!
Basha, stares at Reizel in fright.
What? You mean that?
Reizel
It's none of our business. Let's put out the lamp and go to sleep. We know nothing about it. (Turns down the wick of the lamp. The stage is bathed in gloom. The girls go to their
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