I was at a loss suddenly; but conscious all the while of how Armand listened; that he listened in the way that we dream of others listening, his face seeming to reflect on every thing said. He did not start forward to seize on my slightest pause, to assert an understanding of something before the thought was finished, or to argue with a swift, irresistible impulse -- the things which often make dialogue impossible.And after a long interval he said, 'I want you. I want you more than anything in the world.
The narrator experiences a moment of uncertainty, yet remains acutely aware of Armand's attentive listening. Unlike typical dialogues where interruptions and misunderstandings disrupt communication, Armand’s presence offers a rare, meaningful connection, creating a space where the narrator feels fully heard and understood.
