Perhaps it was an old flame he was in mourning for from the days beyond recall. She thought she understood. She would try to understand him because men were so different. The old love was waiting, waiting with little white hands stretched out, with blue appealing eyes. Heart of mine! She would follow, her dream of love, the dictates of her heart that told her he was her all in all, the only man in all the world for her for love was the master guide. Nothing else mattered. Come what might she would be wild, untrammelled, free.
The quote reflects a woman's struggle with the presence of an old romantic connection in her partner's life. She senses that he mourns a lost love, which makes her feel compelled to understand his emotions. This understanding is difficult due to the inherent differences between men and women, yet she is determined to grasp his feelings, revealing her deep affection and commitment.
She envisions love as a guiding force, one that...
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