because we watched her so closely out of the corners of our

because we watched her so closely out of the corners of our eyes, everything she did made too much noise, her cigarette smoke got into everything, she drank too much wine at dinner.

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The passage reflects the intense scrutiny with which the narrator observes a particular character. This close attention leads to an overemphasis on her actions, suggesting that even the smallest details become magnified in significance. The description of her smoking and drinking indicates a personal struggle or a sense of chaos that seems to disrupt the environment around her.

By focusing on her behaviors, it becomes apparent that the narrator's perception is...

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