Lazar: Tevye,... Tevye: Yes? Lazar: I suppose you know why I wanted to see you. Tevye: Oh, yes, I do. There's no use talking about it. Lazar: Tevye, I understand how you feel. But, er, after all, you have a few more without her. Tevye: Ah, I see. Today you want one. Tomorrow you may want two. Lazar: Two? What would I do with two? Tevye: The same as you do with one! Lazar: Tevye, this is very important to me. Tevye: Why is it so important to you? Lazar: Frankly, because I'm lonely. Tevye: Lonely? Reb Lazar, what are you talking about? How can a little cow keep you company? Lazar: Little cow? Is that what you call her? Tevye: Why shouldn't I? That's what she is! Lazar: What are you talking about? Tevye: Don't you know? Lazar: Of course I know! Tevye: We're talking about my new milk cow. The one you want to buy from me. Lazar: A milk cow! A milk cow so I won't be lonely? I'm talking about your daughter. Your daughter Tzeitel. Tevye: My daughter Tzeitel? Lazar: Of course, your daughter Tzeitel!