Solomon passed it on to his father, whom he accompanied.
"Well, how goes it, Reb Meshe ?" said Reb Shemuel with his cheery smile, noticing Moses loitering.

He called him "Reb" out of courtesy and in acknowledgment of his piety.

The real "Reb" was a fine figure of a man, with matter, if not piety, enough for two Moses Ansells.

Reb was a popular corruption of "Rav" or Rabbi.
"Bad," replied Moses.

"I haven't had any machining to do for a month.
Work is very slack at this time of year.