Rahel handled the book like one does sacred things, spreading it open to the correct page. She made a point not to look at Jasper, his presence running counter to the customs, and began to read for the benefit of mother and daughter.
""Thou hast no form or feature, No caste or lineage; None can describe Thy appearance, Colour, mark or garb."
It reminded her that she shouldn't judge Jasper on his religion, nor deride his presence simply because he hadn't yet been baptized. She had been a stranger to Judaism before marrying. The daughter of a Sikh sometimes married someone other than a Sikh.