Life in Paradise

Two old men, both the God-fearing righteous from the same town, enter Paradise. On Earth they were ideological opponents, but life in Paradise reconciled them and they became friends. They meet a young woman, and this fact excites them very much. Angels are active characters in the story. One of the righteous men discusses with an angel problems of philosophical depth. His friend is overly fond of the maiden. Jewish folk legends are used in the narrative. The author expresses confidence that readers will perceive humor and irony behind the seemingly serious tone of the narration.