[She looks up at the book-rack.]
"History of the American Commonwealth," "Cyclopædia of History," "History of the Jews"—he seems very fond of history. Ah, there's Shelley and Tennyson.
[With surprise]
Nietzsche next to the Bible? No Russian books apparently——
[Re-enter Mendel triumphantly with a large sealed letter.]
MENDEL
Here it is! As it came on Saturday, my mother was afraid David would open it!
VERA [Smiling]
But what can you do with a letter except open it? Any more than with an oyster?