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Here are the letters. Good night.

Take these to the post office.

You didn't give me the letter for the bank.

Sorry, I forgot. Take a letter.

You forget a lot lately. Are you in love?

With you? Certainly not.

If it were up to you, it'd just be "certainly."

-You think so? -Certainly.

What are you looking at?

You've got an interesting "look."

Thanks, but save your breath.

What do you mean?

You know perfectly well. You can't turn my head with compliments.

Your sister has a better opinion of me.

I'd like you to leave Bella alone.

Excuse me?

We're in love, and we plan to marry. Soon.

That won't happen.

You won't fool my sister like you fooled those other girls.

Why did you send for me?

I made the deal with the Bramen company.

They gave me a $25,000 deposit.

I didn't want to sign the contract before you read it again.

The deposit is in cash. It's in my safe.

This is the same contract. You can sign it.

But keeping $25,000 in the safe in these times?

It's all right, there are no thieves here.

And I'll sign this and send it off right away.

Making a deal like that in these times, you know, is very difficult.

So I'm told. But you must excuse me. As District Attorney, I am extremely busy.

Coming in here I heard some argument between your bookkeeper

and your stenographer.

Well, these things happen.

Your sister can answer for herself.

I'm telling you to lay off before I tell my father.

You're jealous.

It's in woman's nature, I understand.

Of course, you understand women's nature, with all your experience.

Your opinions don't interest me.

I'm only interested in your sister.

We're getting married soon.

Don't say "voilà" before you finish the trick. Good night!

Anything before I go?

Drop these off at the office tomorrow early.

Done. Good night.

You know, from the moment I saw that Ben Grossman here,

I didn't like him.

He's a fine young man. Perfectly decent.

That's not the impression I get.

But your stenographer... Her, I like.

That's the sort of girl one ought to marry.

I could make money-- I'll be your matchmaker.

Maybe later. Being the DA keeps me very busy.

Remember, tomorrow you're my guest at the swearing-in.

Put that cigarette out.

I'll have tea with lemon and a cookie.

Give her tea. She'll eat at home.

Enough already! Deal!

Give me a good one.

One flush, coming up.

For me, four aces.

Oh, no luck today.

I lost four dollars already. Can't you deal decent cards?

Last week, Mr. Hochman was at the game at Mrs. Greenspan's.

I won seven dollars! Finally someone with money.

When there's money to win, she never calls me.

Enough bellyaching. The clock is ticking.

A quarter.

Half a dollar.

I'll pass.

I call. Give me two cards.

Here's mine.

The city gave my husband a contract...

to put the windows in the new municipal building.

How big is the contract?

Oh, nothing. Ten thousand dollars.

Really?

That's why he's stuck in the office, he has to hire 200 workers.

Nu, what is it? What do you have?

I've got two pairs.

-And you? -I have--

I'll see who that is.

-All of a sudden! -What luck!

And now?

That was hard luck. Let's play three-handed poker.

You're here? Did you make anything? Give me a few bucks.

"Give me a few bucks?"

Do you know I haven't eaten today?

I can barely stand! All day going around and--

But you made something?

Sure, of course.

Just like always, walking around Cherry Street,

hollering "I fix windows!" Suddenly I hear a crash.

Some punk threw a ball in my glass box and made this into garbage.

Bad luck never misses you.

That's why we met.

Anyhow, it's over. Is dinner ready?

Did you make dinner?

Dinner? Dinner.

-Well, Shimen-Shloyme... -What?

I couldn't get to the butcher. They're picketing.

So I didn't cook today.

So, you didn't cook today.

And yesterday? And the day before? Well?

Don't holler. My society ladies are here!

If I don't get a decent supper,

your society ladies will fly down the stairs!

Shimen-Shloyme, don't holler! In the icebox there's meat from yesterday.

-Warm it up and eat it. -Why didn't you say so?

Don't you know I'm dying for a nice piece of meat?

Left-over, too!

Is my stomach a garbage can?

Should I have thrown it out?

Listen, Bruchi. If I don't get a decent dinner tomorrow,

-I'll keep my promise. -What promise?

Remember before we were married

I said I'd go to the end of the Earth for you?

Well, I'm going there! And staying!

I recognized your voice right away.

I hear, Ben.

Don't soft-soap me!

How many time have I told you to stay away from that bum?

He's not a bum!

How many times have we told you to avoid that Ben Grossman?

I'm not a child. You must stop dictating to me.

Oh, I've offended the delicate flower!

Today your father will hear everything!

He's a typical American boy.

He has a bad reputation,

and we don't like you running around with him.

"Running around," huh?

I know who's behind this. Surele.

She always causes me trouble. That snake!

Stop that! I won't hear it. She's much more respectable than you.

Ben works with her, but he won't give her a tumble.

So she's jealous. He hates her. I believe him.

Naturally.

He's just as believable as you are.

I want some dinner. Come in and sweep up, please.

You and Papa always loved her better.

She's a good child, and she loves us.

What should be mine, you give her, a stranger!

She's not family!

Why did I tell her?

Listen. If you tell Surele one word of this,

I'll rip your tongue out, you hear?

She's made my life sweet. You make it bitter.

-What's this? Where are you running to? -Where I have to!

A fine way to talk to her father!

Her mother gets no better.

It's because I spoiled her.

Let her go her own way!

But I'll fix her!

Ben Grossman taught her to talk like that.

Oh, God, I thought that was over!

So did I. But today he called her, and I walked in and interrupted them.

You can't imagine how she spoke to me.

Listen.

Since I told her the truth, she hated Surele like poison.

I'm afraid she'll tell her.

Honestly, I think we should tell her already.

Though we raised her as our own, we're not her real parents.

You know, Moishe,

in my heart I've always felt

like she was my own child.

Where is she? Not back from work, eh?

She's probably buying clothes for her vacation.

You know what?

That place she's going gets some of the richest people in America.

Really? Maybe, with God's help, a millionaire will fall in love with her.

Isn't she worth it?

She's so talented and beautiful that a prince--

Don't be an old Jew lady. Princes are no big deal.

Nowadays they wash dishes in Chinese restaurants.

Have you seen the Kuppermans lately?

Bruchi told me her husband can't make a living as a glazier.

Yes, I'm leaving today! Stop by later.

There's your daughter.

I drank a glass of chocolate at your stand.

Give me a nickel.

How do you know I didn't pay?

I figured as much.

Well, you're wrong.

I'll tell you a secret.

Your chocolate's no good.

Oh, really? Do me a favor then.

Don't be my customer, and don't criticize my merchandise.

I'm only kidding.

Bless you, sweetie.

Mama, I begged you not to pack my things. What, you're not busy enough?

It's nothing.

Are you trying to get rid of me?

Dear Mother, why are you so good to me?

Because you're a wonderful daughter.

Tell me, "wonderful daughter,"

must you go for two whole weeks?

Won't you miss us?

I'll die from missing you.

I wanted to take Bella along. I'll pay, but she won't go.

I don't know why, but she's been so distant lately. Not like a sister.

You'll have a better time without her.

I wanted to get her away from Ben Grossman.

He hasn't been at the office in three days.

And today they realized that $25,000 is missing.

I'm afraid of Bella's getting drawn in.

How? Why?

Mr. Molinofsky asked me today if it's true she's marrying Ben Grossman.

When I said no, he gave me an odd look.

God! I'll have to knock that out of her head.

It'd be a disaster for us! If--

-Bruchi, how are you? -Thanks, I'm fine.

-How's Shimen? -How should he be?

He's lucky I don't know how to curse, that bum!

What I go through with him!

If I'd stayed home, he'd have killed me!

Him, a killer? Go on!

What happened?

He left yesterday morning

and came back this evening all swollen, his nose torn--

Where was he all night?

Where? In prison.

-Why? -He says I sent him there!

And that I'll send him to the electric chair!

You're leaving?

I need to pick up a few things.

I'll go with you.

Don't bother. I'll take care of it.

I knew you'd be here!

If it wouldn't make my mouth unkosher, I'll bite her like a pig!

What do you want from me?

Mrs. "Go Fish!"

Are you satisfied? I was arrested!

So why were you arrested?

Ask the Queen of Spades.

Do I know? You pounced on me like a looter!

Enough being fooled by that snake!

What do you have against Bruchi?

-You hear this, Moishe? -I hear!

She says to me--

She takes me to see "The Dead Kids."

I bought the tickets myself!

Honestly, I enjoyed it. You hear?

Then right there, she says,

"Shimen-Shloyme, you see how a glazier could make money?"

"Get the Dead Kids End, and they'll make business for you."

Did you find anything?

Listen. Yesterday morning I go out to the country.

I look here, there, not one broken window.

Suddenly I see a bunch of little saints,

like the Dead Kids End, and we became business partners.

I understand.

No, it was a good business.

They broke. I fixed.

Until we got to the third window... Oh, that third window...

It was Haman's Downfall. You see these?

These are just the bandaged ones!

I paid a fine. And I spent a night in prison.

But no more! I'm an ex-glazier! You hear, Mrs. Four-Flush?

Remember, you're not at home! Wait until I get you home--

Don't scream.

-Please, the children are coming! -Don't you scream!

Your card players aren't here to help you!

See this belt? Every day I make another hole! I'm shriveling!

Sorry, I have to go back to my stand.

I left some boy in charge. Who knows if it's even still there?

I have to go buy some bread. Excuse me.

Listen to me. Patch things up.

What a couple...

Sammy-Samuel, right now I'm a lady.

But remember, don't you dare come home, because it'll be your funeral!

-I'm not scared. -Yes, you are.

Go. Go to your poker.

And I'll go to the police and close down your casino.

-You're killing me! What are you doing? -I'm going to the police! I'm going!

You, here?

You frightened me.

I made sure your parents are out.

Don't worry. But... Why did you hang up on me?

I didn't. My mother overheard me talking to you. She did it.

Let's talk about it later.

Listen. Remember I told you how I would inherit $25,000?

But Ben, it's so much money--

Well, I got it.

And I bought two steamship tickets to South America!

We'll live in luxury.

Here they hate me, because Surele's their "darling."

I hate her!

Well, now's your chance. Just a few days ago she said to me,

"Whatever made you fall in love with my sister? What did you see in her?"

That conniver!

She complains that I never take her out.

-And what did you say? -"Not a chance. I love one girl only."

Get ready. I'll see you later.

Tonight?

Tomorrow morning we'll go to the court for a marriage license,

and then straight to the ship.

And to prove that I love you...

Here's $15,000. Now do you believe I love you?

I never doubted it.

I have to go. Hide the money somewhere safe.

But, Ben, what about my parents? And how do I pack my clothes?

Don't worry. I'll buy you everything.

Goodbye, my bride-to-be.

None of your business.

About Ben Grossman...

What is it?

Think about our parents. They just want to see you happy.

Look, it's my conscience!

Remember, Ben Grossman has put one over on a lot of girls.

Like you?

Me?

Never. I'm too smart for him.

Then why did you complain that he doesn't take you out?

Who, me?

He told you that?

And you asked him why he's in love with me.

That lying creep!

Stop! You have no right to insult him. I love him!

Tear him out of your heart, or you'll suffer.

-Please, sister. -You're not my sister.

My parents supported you all these years out of pity.

Do you know what you're saying?

You heard me!

You stole my parents' love from me.

What should be mine, they gave to you.

And you might be a bas--

Stop!

That's who you are.

If I didn't know how nasty you can be, I might've believed you.

It's the truth!

It's a lie.

-It's a lie! -No.

-It's a lie! -It's the truth!

It's a lie!

-Let me go! -Not until you admit you're lying!

Not until you admit you're lying!

-What happened, children? -She's gone crazy!

What's going on, my child?

Am I your child?

I'll rip her tongue out!

You're quiet. You don't deny it!

So what Bella said is true? I'm a stranger!

Who am I?

Please, answer me!

What should we say?

Even if you're not our flesh and blood,

have we loved you any less than our own daughter?

Of course not.

You're part of us.

As God is my witness,

we'd consider ourselves lucky if we could say you were our own.

Who was my mother?

We don't know, my child.

Is she alive?

No, my child.

She died while giving you your life.

Is my father alive?

He's dead too.

Both dead!

Both dead.

Who and what am I?

Do I even have a name? Or am I what Bella said, a bas--

Why, God, did you give me my mother's life?

Where did my mother die?

On the farm.

And my father?

You won't answer?

What are you hiding? The shame of my birth?

We're not hiding anything. We know almost nothing about your parents.

Please, just tell me what you know...

about who and what they were.

After all, they are my parents.

True, my child.

I'll tell you everything.

On a stormy night, 20 years ago...

a man came to us...

How is she, Doctor?

A life began, and a life ended.

They were my parents?

Yes. I can see it like it was yesterday.

At a time like that, he abandoned my mother.

She gave you her life,

then breathed her last breath in my arms.

The storm lasted two days.

Only on the third day,

we buried her in the village cemetery.

A forsaken grave.

In the village they told me

that an overturned car had been found six or seven miles away.

The driver was found lying underneath the car.

My poor father...

My life ended both of theirs.

I'm a stone... A lonely stone.

Six months later, we sold the farm and came to New York.

But first we gave her a gravestone.

Surele, my child...

My child...

My beloved, even if not actual, parents...

How good you've always been to me,

even though I'm a stranger to you.

How will I ever repay you?

No, child.

No, child. You owe us nothing.

You're our dearly beloved daughter.

Where are you going?

I want to be alone with my thoughts.

Surele, my child, listen.

Don't spoil your vacation.

Go pack up, and I'll travel with you and keep you company.

I'm talking a different vacation.

I'm going to try and find out who my parents were.

I'll go to the village...

to my mother's... grave.

Yes, it's me.

Don't be frightened.

The money?

I will, right away.

When did you last see Ben Grossman?

I don't know Ben Grossman!

-Don't lie. -I don't know anything!

I don't know him!

-What happened? -Who are these people?

We're her parents. What's going on?

I'm the District Attorney.

A few hours, ago Ben Grossman was spotted leaving your house.

I have some questions for him.

And my Bella?

If she tells us where he is, nothing will happen to her.

Here's my search warrant.

-I don't know him! -Yes, you do!

Being stubborn won't help you.

Tell him where that phony is!

Ask my sister. She works with him.

-Your sister? -Yes, he comes here for her!

What's going on?

When did you last see Ben Grossman?

-Three days ago. -Here?

No, in the office.

You haven't seen him since?

Does your sister know him?

You haven't answered me. Does your sister know him?

I...

I don't believe she does.

I'm sure she doesn't!

Then he visited you. Yes or no?

So you lied when you said you last saw him three days ago.

Surele, what are you saying?

Whose is this?

Whose clothes are these?

They're mine!

What's this?

It must be some mistake.

What is this? Why don't you speak?

I swear to God she's innocent!

-Surele! My child! -Say something! Speak!

Speak?

What should I say? Who am I? Whose am I?

I'm a stranger here.

And I'm paying you part of my debt.

There are certain kinds of love In the world

Where joy and sorrow are combined

But the truest love there is

ls mother-love

She'll put her life in danger

She protects her child from want

But woe to the child

How great is the sorrow

When, God forbid, the mother is dead

The whole world is a wasteland

When a child remains alone

Instead of the love of a mother's heart

The child is left

With nothing more than a stone

I long for mother's love

For a fond mother's heart

My world is dreary

There is no one to ease my pain

No one can replace a mother

Weeping will not help

When a devoted mother's love

ls replaced by a cold stone

I'm certain he'll be in our hands today.

I've just been informed

that Bella Polakoff was seen entering 653 Madison Square.

Go there, and I'm sure you'll find Ben Grossman too.

Since you're speaking like a gentleman.

You may go.

How are you?

They treat you well?

Better than I would've imagined.

Your freedom lies in your hands. Just tell the truth.

I did.

I believe you're innocent.

It's noble, certainly, to martyr yourself for your sister.

My life is meaningless. And my future...

There's no future.

Why are you torturing me?

I've confessed. Why can't I hear my sentence?

Please. Trust me.

What is the secret you carry in your heart?

Why do you sacrifice yourself for your sister?

No...

I'm the guilty one.

Who put that money in your suitcase?

Me.

The judge on your case is very strict with young offenders.

You can still change your mind.

Please. Do it for yourself.

And for me.

No.

I'm guilty.

Me.

I've read many books

Many novels that are very interesting

They remind me of her life

Is it even more tense and fragile?

Love had just begun

To raise me to the highest peak of joy

But fate soon shoved me away From a world of happiness

And now here I am

It was a beautiful beginning

When our love bloomed

When two hearts

Would joyously sing a love song

It was a beautiful beginning

Back when I imagined

That our beautiful beginning

Would beautify the world

How will I live

Now that I no longer have her?

When I see my dark future

My poor heart is empty and barren

It was a beautiful beginning

Like spring, when is in bloom

It was a beautiful beginning

But how will it end?

Is it my turn?

I peddled votes for your election.

I still don't know who you are.

What do you want?

Sort of. Right now I have a big business.

I take in $1.25 a day--

What do you want from me?

-A good one? -Would a politician give a bad cigar?

How long do I have to stand out there?

I respect you.

But if he told you I'm running a gambling house, it's a lie!

You're digging your own grave! He's my DA.

If you've got a DA, I've got a judge!

I'm no cream puff!

And you, my second-hand politician, you'll get yours at home!

What do you want?

It's about Miss Polakoff.

I swear it on the future of my political career.

I've disqualified you as a witness.

I'll bring a doctor's subscription to prove I'm okay.

You can go. We'll send for you if we need you.

Some nerve!

You may go.

Why is your name Bruchi ("Blessing")?

My father named me that.

Why didn't he name you "Misery"? Or "Shrew"?

What do you want from me?

One little thing. A divorce.

You ask why?

You walked into the office of my DA

and ruined my political career!

I want a divorce!

All right!

Give you a chance? I'll give you a "dispossess"!

Divorce me or I'll run away!

I'll be a good wife! A saint!

I'll cook you and bake you day and night!

No more card playing?

I've wanted to divorce you for ages.

But if you behave, I'll forget it.

-Shimen-Shloyme... -What?

The ladies auxiliary from our synagogue are playing Bingo Saturday night.

I'm filing for a separation!

We're not separated enough? We've even got twin beds!

That's nothing! I'll give you a real separation!

I shouldn't get excited? Am I your husband or not?

You are, God help me!

Then remember. You have to listen to what I tell you!

-I'll listen! -Remember.

-What now? -But you'll let me play lotto?

I'm getting a separation!

Send them in.

-Sit. -Thank you!

You're the man who took our child.

I had to do my job. But I think she's innocent.

So is our Bella.

That Ben Grossman tricked her.

Please, have pity on our daughters!

I begged Surele to tell me everything. Unfortunately, I was not successful.

That's why I sent for you. Maybe you'll have better luck.

Send in Surele Polakoff.

I'll leave you alone. Excuse me.

-We'll see our Surele. -I hope so.

We'll see her soon.

Surele, my child!

There, there, my child.

Cry it all out.

Look at that man you so long called Father.

See his tears.

Let them reach you. Tell the truth, my child.

A lot of tears is a sign that we'll have a lot of joy...

How are you?

Why are you taking the blame?

Because I want to save Bella.

My angel!

Did she earn this from you?

You did.

If Bella had to pay for Ben Grossman's crime...

But what will become of your young life?

Me? Who am I?

Bella's your real family.

Blood is thicker than water.

I'm glad I can at least partially repay you

for what you've done for me.

Time's up.

Dear God, pity our child!

-Any luck? -Nothing.

Too bad.

Please wait in the other room.

Poor child. May God have mercy!

Thank you.

I want to ask you to--

Straight, then left.

I'm late, eh?

Later than usual. So I'm earlier.

What is it?

About the Sarah Polakoff case. The one we talked about last night.

I read it. Nothing remarkable.

She pled guilty.

But what if she's innocent?

And still confessed?

This is an unusual case.

A young woman sacrifices herself for her older sister,

and no one knows why.

Tell me.

Has the accused made any impression

other than convincing you of her innocence?

I'd like to ask you to hear the case in your chambers.

I've always respected your integrity.

If I'd had a daughter, I'd want you for a son-in-law.

I'll try the case here in my private chambers.

Just let me talk to my DA. I'll fix everything.

And I'll go too.

I tell you, Moishe. I'm shaking like a leaf.

Don't worry, Esther. God protects orphans.

Have faith. He'll help. You'll see.

From your mouth to God's ears.

But I don't understand what's taking so long--

These things take time--

Please wait outside until you're called.

She won't leave me alone here.

I'm not going. I want to hear this.

And God help you if you say one nasty word about me!

I'm Shimen-Shloyme Kupperman, a politician from your campaign.

This is my District Attorney.

I'm the star witness in Surele's troubles.

I've disqualified him as a witness.

Again with "disqualifieds"!

I'll bring you a note from my doctor. I never had those!

He's healthy as a horse.

On what grounds do you disqualify him?

He has a bad record.

I have bad records?

I have Caruso's "Pagliacci," and cantorial music, and--

And the one you bought last week?

You mean the Psalms?

You see what I have to put up with?

I'm begging you. Keep him here in prison. Who needs his support? Let him--

You know who I'm married to?

We'll recess until 1:00. Meanwhile, I'll review the records of the case.

Tell Mark to follow him.

I'll meet you in two hours at Montgomery and Wilson.

I've reviewed the case, and it's all quite clear.

The accused herself confirms that Ben Grossman called on her that day.

That day, when she was scheduled to leave on vacation,

Ben Grossman bought two tickets for South America.

The money was found in her bags.

Isn't that enough proof?

Have you never seen a false statement from a defendant?

Let's hear the case. Send in the defendant.

You're wanted in the DA's office.

Torturing me again?

Your age.

20.

Married?

You were employed by Molinofsky and Son?

In what capacity?

Did you know the combination to the safe?

Who dealt with the money?

Who was responsible for it?

When did you learn the money was missing?

When Mr. Molinofsky found out, he told me.

Was Ben Grossman there that day?

Did you see him at your house?

Why won't you answer?

Was he visiting you or your sister?

Please answer. Was it you he called on?

Yes, me!

You're cutting your own throat!

God protects the innocent.

God... God forgot about her the moment she was born.

It's the parents like you who are guilty! You don't raise your children correctly!

This country faces an epidemic of murder and robbery.

Who are the culprits? Today's youth!

Chasing after wealth and luxury leads them into lives of crime!

These are terrible times.

But she's innocent!

She suffers for the sins of her father, who abandoned her before she was born!

You're not her parents?

Did she know she's not your child?

No. But she recently had a quarrel with our daughter about Ben Grossman,

and she told her they are not sisters.

And who is she? Who are her parents?

I'll tell you.

On a stormy night 20 years ago,

her father brought her sick mother to our farm.

She died that very night.

We raised the child she gave birth to as our own.

It's all right. My wife Esther is watching her. She'll be fine.

It's true, my friend. There is a God who runs the world.

Imagine, we're driving along

and all of a sudden my wife feels sick-- terribly sick.

Then a terrible storm breaks out, and I lose my way.

I didn't know what to do! It seemed hopeless!

Suddenly there's a burst of lightning, and I see your house.

It was a miracle. Otherwise we'd have been lost.

That's why I say, like you,

that there's a Creator who watches the world.

Here's proof. It just happens that our Bella didn't feel well.

And because of the storm, the doctor couldn't go home.

-Sit down. -I can't.

Naturally, my friend. But drink a glass of tea.

It'll be all right. Believe me.

One thing though, why did you go driving on a night like this with a sick woman?

Who knew there would be such a storm?

Are you from New York?

Are you the husband?

I am.

She's in great danger.

She's about to give birth. I need my instruments.

I'll have my wife send them.

It's the storm.

I need my instruments! The woman's in danger!

I'll drive there myself.

You know the way? The roads are washed out!

Direct me to the village. I'll find my way.

Straight to the woods, then left to the village.

Ask someone to point to Dr. Blum's office.

But hurry! Your wife's in great danger!

What's his name?

You know, I didn't get a chance to ask.

Where's he from?

The storm brought him here.

Strange.

What is it, Esther?

-Tell me, Moishe, please... -What?

Why would a man drive with a pregnant woman in this storm?

I don't understand.

Oh, God, what's there to understand?

She got sick while they were driving,

he saw this house, he asked for help, and we have to help him.

Listen. I don't think she's even 18 yet.

And pretty as an angel.

May God help her.

He's not back yet?

No. I can go outside and look.

I need my instruments! She's in danger!

May God have mercy on that poor woman!

And that child is...

The accused here before you.

You know what you're saying?

-What's going on? -Is this true?

-It's true. -Naturally.

Her father drove to the village...

to get the doctor's instruments.

But he never returned. And her poor mother departed this life.

I remember that night...

the raging storm...

no light from a house to guide me.

No signs of any life... pitch darkness...

Suddenly my car turns over,

and I'm underneath... helpless... unconscious...

And she... my Florence...

hanging between life and death.

Don't you recognize him? It's Surele's father!

Twenty years ago?

Yes. I am.

I'm her father.

And I first get to see my child when she appears before me...

as a criminal.

My Florence's child. Come, child.

I'm not a judge now, I'm a father.

I want to hear my Florence's child call me...

Father.

I can't.

I can't call you what I called this fine man all these years.

When I've paid them the debt I owe them...

then will I call you Father.

Ben Grossman was arrested this morning.

I know he's guilty. And you'll have to testify against him!

He's innocent. I know nothing!

You yourself admitted putting that money in your sister's things.

Who gave you the money?

Nobody! I stole it myself!

-You're lying! -It's true!

I went to my sister's office to meet her for lunch.

The safe was open, and I took the money.

That's a lie!

I know you're innocent!

Don't you care about your parents?

Your mother wanted to kill herself from shame!

And she, the "stranger", is sacrificing her freedom for you.

While you sacrifice yourself for Ben Grossman,

a man with a police record!

Have you asked yourself if he's worth it?

Do you know he's married and has a child?

It's not true!

No? Here are copies of his marriage license,

and his daughter's birth certificate.

We arrested him when he called his wife to say he's coming home.

Where are you, my Yukl?

Where are you, my Yukl, my fine Yukl:.

I miss you so:.

Hello, sweetie. Guess where I was?

Looking for a job.

-I have a job. And what a job! -Really?

-I'm a masseur. -What?

I joined the Burial Society.

So when the undertakers aren't busy, I'll make a few dollars.

Then please God, nobody will die now.

So where were you?

I went to my union.

On the way I ran into Moishe Polakoff.

Surele lives near there. So we dropped in on her.

Very nice. So how are they?

Well, with Moishe, and Esther, and the judge, and my DA,

there's nothing to say. Wonderful people.

Now Surele has a baby. She's a sweet little angel.

"A bungle from heaven."

With luck, you get everything.

You're still complaining? It's my fault?

What then, it's mine?

What the... How can you have a child

when all you think about is the Queen of Spades?

Look who's talking! Shlimazl!

You sleepy animal! You could fall asleep while you're eating!

From now on my goal is to have a child.

A child... a little boy.

No, I want a daughter.

Why a daughter?

A son is useful for saying memorial prayers.

But a daughter is useful now.

I've got an idea.

Let's have twins, one of each.

Let's shake on it.

I have to do my ablutions.

Look at my saint, with his ritual washing!

Listen, I was at Surele's, I held the baby.

And the baby is a straight shooter.

A son... a son...

What is it, Bruchi dear?

I love you madly

You are just as dear to me

Yes, Bruchi mine?

How wonderful! I'll be a mother!

A blessing on you!

I'll dress the child

In beautiful dresses

Who needs dresses?

It will be a boy!

A girl is better!

A boy is better!

A girl is better!

A boy is better!

-A girl! -A boy!

If you're going to be stubborn:.

Well?

Then nothing will happen!

Bruchi, darling Let it be a boy

I don't want one And it's not going to happen

What am I, nothing? I'm a father!

I'm part of this!

Listen, you're not the only one!

What do you mean?

I'm also a partner!

You know how much I love you?

I give in, let it be a girl

Well, if you'll be like that

I give in to you

Let it be a boy

No, a girl is better!

No, a boy is better!

No, a girl is better!

No, a boy is better!

-A girl! -A boy!

She's impossible.

Let it be twins!

We're satisfied!

A child is wonderful thing

If God will only grant

A sweet little child

No money in the world Can buy something so valuable

Without a child, it's sad in the house

A child makes everything better

You have something to strive for

As the child grows up--

Oh, I can hardly wait!

Gevalt, a child!

Look at that little thing running around!

God bless that child!

Bless him!

It'll be a girl!

It'll be a boy!

Who cares? A child is a child!

Without a child it's sad in the house

A child makes everything better

You have something to strive for

As the child grows up--

Oh, I can hardly wait!

Gevalt, a child!

The old saying is true.

Whenever God gives you happiness, that's the right time.

Absolutely right.

Often I think of that night...

My poor wife, suspended between life and death.

And I lost my memory...

and spent a year in an insane asylum.

And when I recovered, and found out what happened,

I couldn't understand. I couldn't remember how it had happened.

May you be well. And why dwell on that dark past?

Look at that wonderful future we have, bless the child!

God bless the child!

I'll never forget I have you to thank for this.

Nonsense, I just did what any decent person would do.

How about we take our grandchild for a walk in the park?

What a joy! This joy has made all my troubles worth it.

Like the Psalm says, "Plant with tears, reap with joy."

That's just what it says, and it's true.

Time for a walk.

Who'll push the carriage?

We'll both push it!

We're taking the baby to the park.

-Come right back! -Of course!

So why so happy?

Harry introduced me to his parents, and they liked me! They're coming Sunday.

May you be this happy your whole life!

We've had such joy from Surele, and with God's help, we will from you too.

I know how foolish I used to be.

Wait, I'll make you a grandmother too!

Oh, grandchildren! Oh, God!

I thank you that you frightened us, but did not hurt us.

Give me a chance to push the carriage, Judge.

I'm not a judge now, I'm a grandfather.

We're both grandfathers.

Of course we are.

So let me push my half of the carriage.

The baby doesn't care.

Look, she's waving! She wants me to pick her up.

She's looking at me.

No, she's not. She's looking at me. Precious! I could eat you up!

If I was a judge, I'd give you 90 days for biting the baby's hand.

You love music, right, dear?

It's like a song from Heaven.

Because I love you, I know what you love.

Because true love means understanding each other.

You know, I've always dreamed of a love like that.

And since I found you, I'm the luckiest man in the world.

Look, our daughter's going out with two men!

Not men, angels.

Come here! Good news! Tell them.

I met Harry's parents, and they like me!

They're coming Sunday, and he's giving me an engagement ring!

Now we're one happy family.

Give her to her grandfather.

I sing to you

My love