Tevya (1939)
Helen Grossman: Mikita's Wife
Quotes
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Tevya 'Tevye' : Mikita, we've always been good neighbors. Please, have pity. My Chava's inside. I want to see her for one minute. Please, I'm begging you. I won't do anything to her or to your son. Please.
Mikita Galagen, Fedya's Father : How should I know where your daughter is? Leave me alone, you stubborn...
Tevya 'Tevye' : You know, Mikita. You're going to the priest, to my destruction. I'm begging you. I'll give you my last shirt, my coat.
Mikita Galagen, Fedya's Father : Shove off, pest!
Goldie 'Golde' : Kolina, dear, you're a mother yourself.
Mrs. Galagen, Mikita's Wife : Shove off! Disgusting pest!
Mikita Galagen, Fedya's Father : It's impossible to get rid of you!
Mrs. Galagen, Mikita's Wife : I can't stand them!
Tevya 'Tevye' : [Mikita and Kolina exit, to Golde] So how do you like our in-laws? Wonderful in-laws. In-laws.
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Villager : Sad about Tevel. A nice kike. He lived with us so long. Sad. I paid him for everything I bought. I only stole this. Oh, and I took his dead wife's Sabbath petticoat.
Mrs. Galagen, Mikita's Wife : Give it here, you tramp! You're not married! I can use it.
Villager : Too bad I'm not married. It's a beautiful petticoat.
Mrs. Galagen, Mikita's Wife : No woman could stand you!