Christians can cheat as well as Jews, and can rob from their own flesh and blood too.

I do not care for your threats, aunt Sophie, nor for your frowns.

I did care for them, but you have said that which makes it impossible that I should regard them any further." "And this is what I get for all my trouble--for all your uncle's generosity!" Again Nina smiled.

"But I suppose the Jew gives more than we have given, and therefore is preferred.

You poor creature--poor wretched creature!" During all this time Balatka remained silent; and at last, after very much more scolding, in which Madame Zamenoy urged again and again the terrible threat of eternal punishment, she prepared herself for going.
"Lotta Luxa," she said, "-- where is Lotta Luxa ?" She opened the door, and found Lotta Luxa seated demurely by the window.