Nu spiel noch! spiel!
[She holds the violin and bow appealingly toward David.]
MENDEL [Putting out a protesting hand]
No, no, David—I couldn't bear it.
DAVID
But I must! You said she mustn't suspect.
[He looks lovingly at her as he loudly utters these words, which are unintelligible to her.]
And it may be the last time I shall ever play for her.
[Changing to a mock merry smile as he takes the violin and bow from her]
Gewiss, Granny!