At that moment he said “Very fine,” to please her, and pretended to admire the flowers. But she knew quite well that he did not admire them, or even realize that they were there. It was only to please her. … Ah, but was that not Lily Briscoe strolling along with William Bankes? She focused her shortsighted eyes upon the backs of a retreating couple. Yes, indeed it was. Did that not mean that they would marry? Yes, it must! What an admirable idea! They must marry!
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