At the words "widow Finkelstein," the grandmother awoke and sat up.
"No, I'm too tired," said Solomon. "Isaac can go."
"No," said Isaac. "Let Estie go."
Esther took a jug and went to the door.
"Méshe," said the grandmother. "Go thou to the Widow Finkelstein."
"But Esther can go," said Moses.
"Yes, I'm going," said Esther.
"Méshe!" repeated the Bube inexorably. "Go thou to the Widow
Finkelstein."
Moses went.
"Have you said the afternoon prayer, boys?" the old woman asked.