"He shall only be charged for the scribe." "He'll take that for granted," Hannah replied.

"Fathers are expected to do these little things for their own children.

But how much nicer it would be if you could give me the _Gett_ yourself." "I would marry you with pleasure," said Reb Shemuel, "but divorce is another matter.

The _Din_ has too much regard for a father's feelings to allow that." "And you really think I am Sam Levine's wife ?" "How many times shall I tell you?
Some authorities do take the _intention_ into account, but the letter of the law is clearly against you.

It is far safer to be formally divorced." "Then if he were to die--" "Save us and grant us peace," interrupted the Reb in horror.
"I should be his widow." "Yes, I suppose you would.