Abe and Mawruss: Being Further Adventures of Potash and Perlmutter

In the bustling streets of early‑20th‑century New York, two savvy shopkeepers, Abe and Morris, run a modest silk‑and‑button store while juggling the quirks of their immigrant community. Their banter crackles with humor—Abe’s sharp observations about “philantropists” and Morris’s dead‑pan wisdom about lodge memberships set the tone for a light‑hearted look at everyday ambition.

When a charismatic businessman named Max Linkheimer drifts into their world, the partners find themselves debating loyalty, charity, and the right price for a raise. Their conversations swirl around potential hires, a young clerk with a questionable past, and the sudden resignation of their long‑standing employee Jake, prompting Abe and Morris to confront the fine line between generosity and self‑interest. The story captures the lively rhythm of city life, the bonds of friendship, and the small dramas that keep a storefront alive.