"Frau Klein, you should stay here tonight and then the three of us can go back to Dusseldorf tomorrow. I'll have to talk to mama's lawyers when we arrive. I know more or less what her will says, but I will have to decide what to do with the house" Wilhelm is trying to keep his thoughts organized so he doesn't have to deal with his emotions in front of Frau Klein and Gertrude.
"I already had your family undertaker take your mother's body away before I left. He is awaiting your instructions." Frau Klein tells Wilhelm. "I'm pleased to stay."
"Oh ja, Herr Steiner. He was very good with my mother when my father died. I have to call General Burkhalter and tell him what is happening. I also need to pick someone to be in command while I'm away and if you suggest Schultz I think I will cry." Wilhelm tells Gertrude.
"I would never tell you who to pick as your second-in-command. That decision is entirely up to you. I trust you and so do your men. Right now I'm worried about you. You haven't cried yet." Gertrude says gently.
"I don't have time to cry now. I'll cry later. I have too many things to do." Wilhelm says seriously. " I appreciate the concern though."