The Trial by Franz Kafka Chapter 6 Page 10

about yourself, about your family, think about our good name!

Up till now, you've always been our pride, don't now become our disgrace. I don't like the way you're behaving,” he said, looking at K. with his head at an angle, “that's not how an innocent man behaves when he's accused of something, not if he's still got any strength in him. Just tell me what it's all about so that I can help you. It's something to do with the bank, I take it?” “No,” said K. as he stood up, “and you're speaking too loud, Uncle, I expect one of the staff is listening at the door and I find that rather unpleasant. It's best if we go somewhere else, then I can answer all your questions, as far as I can. And I know very well that I have to account to the family for what I do.” “You certainly