What did Esperanza do you want to set the tub? How did mama respond?

I don't quite understand the wording of your question here. The women set up tubs in one of the cabins and lug hot water inside to fill them. Esperanza quickly learns that Hortensia will no longer be helping her bathe. She is initially embarrassed, but then pitches in to help everyone clean themselves off before the party that will take place at the camp that evening.