Anton knows it himself, but he cannot be the first to say the word that shall put an end to your engagement." "Jews have married Christians in Prague before now," said Nina, pleading her own cause with all the strength she had.
"But not such a one as Anton Trendellsohn.

An unconsidered man may do that which is not permitted to those who are more in note." "There is no law against it now." "That is true.

There is no law.

But there are habits stronger than law.
In your own case, do you not know that all the friends you have in the world will turn their backs upon you?
And so it would be with him.

You two would be alone--neither as Jews nor as Christians--with none to aid you, with no friend to love you." "For myself I care nothing," said Nina.