The Flemish Shop

About “The Flemish Shop”

The character in the novel by Georges Simenon is not an ordinary person seeking help. She does not show submission by lowering her eyes. Her posture and attitude are not humble. She speaks openly and directly, as if she believes she deserves what she is asking for. She tells the person she is speaking to that if they do not consider their case, she and her parents will be in serious trouble, and it would be a terrible mistake in the legal system.