‘And the young woman ran and told her mother's house according to these words.'
Aware that something out of the ordinary is taking place Rebekah races home to lay the position before her mother. She describes in detail the words of the steward so that their significance might be considered.
“Her mother” s house.' This is the women's quarters. It is her mother's prerogative to take charge of the situation and present it to the family.
The position would now be laid before Bethuel and the family. It is clear from what follows that Bethuel is somewhat indisposed, probably through illness or disability, for otherwise it would be he who led the way to welcome the stranger. Thus the responsibility is taken by his son Laban, who is Rebekah's brother.