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Children of the Ghetto

CHAPTER VII
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"That's a real _Chine_." "I don't think I know that _Maaseh_," said Reb Shemuel.
"Oh, the two Jews had made a _trek_ and were travelling onwards exploring unknown country.

One night they were sitting by their campfire playing cards when suddenly one threw up his cards, tore his hair and beat his breast in terrible agony.

'What's the matter ?' cried the other.

'Woe, woe,' said the first.

'To-day was the Day of Atonement! and we have eaten and gone on as usual.' 'Oh, don't take on so,' said his friend.


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