MENDEL
And who will look at that amateurish stuff? He knows so little of harmony and counterpoint—he breaks all the rules. I've tried to give him a few pointers—but he ought to have gone to Germany.
VERA
Perhaps it's not too late.
MENDEL [Passionately]
Ah, if you and your friends could help him! See—I'm begging after all. But it's not for myself.
VERA
My father loves music. Perhaps he—but no! he lives in Kishineff. But I will think—there are people here—I will write to you.
MENDEL [Fervently]
Thank you! Thank you!