How does Tio Luis insult Mama when he comes to El Rancho de las Rosas to settle the estate? What does he say to her about her grieving?

Tio Luis insults Mama by proposing the marry.

Mama’s face looked as if it were in terrible pain. She stood up and spoke slowly and deliberately. “I have no desire to marry you, Luis, now or ever. Frankly, your offer offends me.

Tio Luis tells Mama that they will wait for the appropriate period of mourning (grieving) to be over before marrying.

“Of course, we would wait the appropriate amount of time out of respect for my brother. One year is customary, is it not?