Has yours been a mother to her?
Why is it that Nina Balatka has cared to receive the sympathy and the love of a Jew?
Ask that girl whom you saw at the door for some corner in her heart, and she will scorn you.

She, a Jewess, will scorn you, a Christian.

She would so look at you that you would not dare to repeat your prayer.

Why is it that Nina has not so scorned me?
We are lodged poorly here, while Nina's aunt has a fine house in the New Town.

She has a carriage and horses, and the world around her is gay and bright.
Why did Nina come to the Jews' quarter for sympathy, seeing that she, too, has friends of her own persuasion?
Take Nina's part, indeed! It is too late now for you to take her part.