Tevye Strikes It Rich, pp. 1-20 Summary

Years ago, Tevye is impoverished. One night, Tevye's horse suddenly runs and then stops and Teyve sees two ghost-like figures. Soon Tevye finds out that it is only two women asking for the way back to Boiberik. They cannot walk any more and get Tevye to drive them back in his horse-drawn cart. After whipping the horse, Tevye wonders if he will make some money for his kindness or if he is being tricked. They arrive at a green dacha and the people there are happy to see the two women who have been missing all day. Wonderful food is set on the table to celebrate. After hearing about Tevye's poor family, the head of the household has Tevye's wagon loaded up with food. Tevye is given a chance to ask for payment...