No, he is sick and old and unable to work. But he has not sinned against God or man in any way, and even his enemies dare not say anything bad about him. Here is some seltzer, sir, it is better than soda. And if you are not afraid of the heat, I would ask you to sit down and wait a while; David will soon be here. ANATHEMA. CONTENTS Sitting down. Yes, I have heard many good things about your husband, but I did not know that he was so feeble and old. Have you any children, madam Leizer? SARAH. We had six, but the first four died.... ANATHEMA. CONTENTS Nods his head compassionately. SARAH. Yes, we lived miserably, sir. And we have only two left. Our son Naum.... BEZKRAINY. A good-for-nothing, who makes believe that he is sick and saunters about the city all day long. SARAH. Stop, Ivan, aren't you ashamed to slander honest people? Naum is going around because he has to get credit. Then, sir, we have a daughter, and her name is Rosa. But unfortunately she is too beautiful, too beautiful, sir. Happiness what is happiness? One person dies of smallpox, while another person needs smallpox, but it would not come, and the face is as pure as a flower leaf. ANATHEMA. CONTENTS Feigning amazement. Why are you so sorry about it? Beauty is a gift from God, which He has bestowed upon
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