Mr. Monday and other tales of Jewish Amsterdam

42 Adr. Monday and Other Tales of Jewish Amsterdam

he's not allowed to sell it for such a ridiculously low price. Says father "Let us split the difference."

"No, that's really not possible, if the boss hears that I've sold it for such a trifle, he'll fire me."

"If that's the case, the sale is off."

The family stride out of the shop with resolute faces. Firmly they stand in the street. But not too firmly, for at the last moment the shop assistant calls them back. "All right, so have it your way, you can take it for that price. But it isgonifed (stolen) for that money...!"