As for you, Mr.Maggid, you're a saint and a Talmud sage!" The _Maggid's_ face was brightened by a smile.

He intoned the grace with unction when the meal ended, and everybody joined in heartily at the specifically vocal portions.

Then the _Maggid_ left, and the cards were brought out.
It is inadvisable to play cards _before_ fried fish, because it is well known that you may lose, and losing may ruffle your temper, and you may call your partner an ass, or your partner may call you an ass.

To-night the greatest good humor prevailed, though several pounds changed hands.
They played Loo, "Klobbiyos," Napoleon, Vingt-et-un, and especially Brag.

Solo whist had not yet come in to drive everything else out.