Yudelson
You remember all the pictures which are hanging in the Committee Room of the synagogue—the pictures of the Cantor’s father and grandfather for four generations? Well, the Gershons made a hand painting from all the pictures—
Sara
A hand painting?
Yudelson
Yes, sir—with a fancy sign. It says on the sign: “Five Generations of Great Cantors, and the Fifth Is the Best.”
Sara
[Slowly]. Five generations of great Cantors.... That will make him think of Jakie.
Yudelson
That’s right.... Would you believe it—even now I’m afraid to speak to the Cantor about Jakie.... Oh, it’s too bad. It’s too bad Jakie can’t be here today, friends with his papa—to celebrate the birthday.