Mr. Dietrich: We froze Victor's pension because of the dispute with the other family. But you're absolutely right, Manitoba law states that a common-law wife is entitled to her husband's pension. And even if the other family isn't willing to sign a release, you would probably prevail in court. Of course, you'd have to prove you're a common-law wife... with DNA tests of children, lease in both your names, phone bills, that sort of thing. But I think you'd win.
Ida: Finally, a Canadian who isn't an idiot.
Mr. Dietrich: The problem is, the pension's only $43.50 a month. Canadian. And what with hiring a lawyer, court costs, other expenses... it would all cost so much, I don't see you breaking even for 20 or 30 years. Do you think you'll live that long?
Lois: God, no! I mean... no.
Mr. Dietrich: I'm really sorry. Look, just so today isn't a total loss, I'm going to fix you up with a coupon for ten percent off our Elite Wonder Bristle. It's the brush I use.
Lois: Okay, Mom, you tried. Let's go.
Ida: No. We're going to do this.
Lois: What? Were you listening? He said you're going to lose money going after this thing.
Ida: I don't care. We're gonna get a lawyer.
Lois: Do you really hate these people so much that you're willing to ruin yourself just to get even with them? It's stupid.
Ida: [quietly] He was my husband.
Mr. Dietrich: Okay, here's your coupon. If there's anything else you need, feel free to give us a call. Just think of us as Victor's second family. Well, uh, third.