1. What would have happened if Tita told of Mami Elena's affair with Jose Trevino? Would things have been different?

2. Explain the significance of Mami Elena's bath house? Was it her private domain?

-- Anonymous, February 01, 2000

Answers

In response to the first question, the narrator did mention that when Gertrudis had her first child, it was a mulatto baby and to prove to Juan, Gertrudis's husband, that she was faithful, Tita told them and showed them the letters.

-- Anonymous, September 11, 2000