Oh, it’s not only that.—You must have heard, Miss, that he had a child by a married woman that had been deserted by her husband?
Rebecca.
Yes, I have heard of it. But it must have been long before I came here.
Madam Helseth.
It’s true he was very young at the time; and she should have known better. He wanted to marry her too; but of course he couldn’t do that. And I don’t say he hasn’t paid dear for it.—But, good Lord, Mortensgård has got on in the world since those days. There’s a many people run after him now.
Rebecca.
Yes, most of the poor people bring their affairs to him when they’re in any trouble.
Madam Helseth.
Ah, and others too, perhaps, besides the poor folk——
Rebecca.