But she seemed to go distracted when she learned that she must always be childless. It was that that unsettled her reason.
Madam Helseth.
Yes, poor lady, that was a dreadful blow to her.
Rebecca.
[Takes up her crochet and sits in a chair by the window.] But after all—don’t you think it was a good thing for the Pastor, Madam Helseth?
Madam Helseth.
What, Miss?
Rebecca.
That there were no children. Don’t you think so?
Madam Helseth.