FLAMM
[Taken aback and with a show of stupidity.] What, mother? You must express yourself more clearly.
MRS. FLAMM
Now, Christie, don't let your temper get the better of you again! I've kept the truth from you till now because I know you're a bit harsh in such matters. You remember the little maid that you put straight out o' the house, and the trunk-maker to whom you gave a beating! Now this lass o' ours made a confession to me long ago—maybe eight weeks. An' we have to consider that 'tis not only Rose that's to be considered now, but … a second being … the one that's on the way. Did you understand me? Did you?