Sara
Quiet he needs? You think he’s laying there in the hospital quiet? Why did I tell him Jakie ain’t coming? Why didn’t I tell him a lie?
Doctor
Now, drink this. Then you must lie down for a half-hour. And then you simply must eat. You promised the Cantor you were going to attend the services, you know, and you must have some nourishment if you’re going to fast tonight and tomorrow.
Sara
Doctor, tell me the true. The Cantor, he’s dying?
Doctor
[Pause]. I think, if we keep him very quiet, he’ll come through. He has a powerful constitution. Come now, Mrs. Rabinowitz, take this.
Yudelson
Yes, drink, drink. [She obeys.]