17. In truth, Tobit corrected them, saying: "Do not speak in this way,
18. for we are the sons of the holy ones, and we look forward to that life which God will give to those who never change in their faith before him."
19. In truth, his wife Anna went out to weaving work daily, and she brought back the provisions that she was able to obtain by the labor of her hands.
20. Whereupon it happened that, having received a young goat, she brought it home.
21. When her husband heard the sound of its bleating, he said, "Look, so that it might not be stolen, return it to its owners, for it is not lawful for us either to eat, or to touch, anything stolen."
22. At this, his wife, being angry, answered, "Clearly, your hope has become vanity, and the manner of your almsgiving has become apparent."
23. And with these and other similar such words, she reproached him.