Perhaps Josias has been too direct, but that is the feeling he has had since he began to closely observe Wallace's misadventures. Uélton bounces back in his chair, extremely surprised.

"Pardon me for spoiling your expectations, friend." Josias is sorry, speaks in a regretful tone, "But, precisely because you are my best friend that I called you to talk. And I know you love your brother."

Uélton is disappointed. "Of course I love him. But... she has behaved in such a dignified way... if I tell my mother about this, she has a fit!"

"How is your family taking it?" Josias asks out of curiosity.

"They thank God for sending...