Oh, well! Of course; why not? Streckmann has cast a slur upon her conduct and old Bernd won't suffer that! 'Tis folly, to be sure, to bring suit in such a matter.—Because it is the woman who has to bear the brunt of it in the end.
MRS. FLAMM
I wrote a couple of letters to Rose and asked the lass to come here. In her situation, Christopher, she may really not know what to do nor where to turn.
FLAMM
Why do you think so?
MRS. FLAMM
Because Streckmann is right!
FLAMM
[Taken aback and with a show of stupidity.] What, mother? You must express yourself more clearly.