The Stranger
world”! Take, my child, and quick put a glass of water on the windowsill. (Fraidele obeys.)
Fraidele
It’s going to rain and papa will get drenched.
The Old Woman
Always you worry.
Fraidele
I’m so glad you came here. You might have gotten wet, too!
The Old Woman
Tu-tu, what of it, then? When the sun shines you get dry again. Nu—go and eat the almonds.
Fraidele
I’ll hide them away on the shelf.
The Old Woman
And shoes you have?
Fraidele
Made for Passover. They are brand-new yet. I want to save them, so I go about barefoot.
The Old Woman
Look and see what is going on in the oven.
Fraidele (looking into the oven)
The wood I threw in is just beginning to burn.
The Old Woman
Then come here. Here in the sack I have a dress for you with cute little ruffles and a jacket with lace. See! A bit wrinkled, but quite new.
Fraidele (brightening perceptibly)
Where did you get it?
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