She must be confused on what just happened to I assume
It is the voters (the s at the end) everyone isn't a plural it is indefinite.
Answer:
Stein, Eliezer's cousin by marriage, wants nothing more than news of his family. Eliezer lies to Stein, telling him that his wife (Reizel) and children are fine. Eliezer's lie allows Stein to find the will to live; Stein has no desire to survive unless his family is well.
