By the time Domenica arrived at the Gothic Revival sandstone building on Queen Street, she had put out of her mind all thought of Antonia's torrid affair - at least she assumed it was torrid, and anyway, she wondered if there was any point in having an affair which was not torrid.
Domenica approaches a Gothic Revival building on Queen Street, having pushed thoughts of her friend Antonia's supposed passionate affair out of her mind. She contemplates the nature of affairs and the intensity that seems necessary for one to be worthwhile. This reflection leads her to question the value and essence of romantic entanglements.
The scene suggests Domenica's desire to detach from the drama of others while still pondering the meaning of love and relationships. Her musings indicate a deeper inquiry into what makes such experiences compelling, hinting at both curiosity and a sense of detachment from the turmoil of romantic affairs.
