...when Maggie became conscious that she was the person he sought, she felt, in spite of all the thought that had gone before, a glowing gladness at heart. Her eyes and cheeks were still brightened with her childlike enthusiasm in the dance; her whole frame was set to joy and tenderness; even the coming pain could not seem bitter -- she was ready to welcome it as a part of life, for life at this moment seemed a keen vibrating consciousness poised above please or pain. This one, this last night, she might expand unrestrainedly in the warmth of the present without those chill, eating thoughts of the past and the future.
In this passage, Maggie experiences a moment of joy and self-awareness as she recognizes that she is the focus of someone’s affection. Despite any prior thoughts or worries, she feels a deep and genuine happiness. Her childlike excitement from the dance enhances her emotions and colors her perspective on the moment. The anticipation of future pain doesn't overshadow her joy; instead, she embraces it as an integral part of life.
This final night symbolizes a carefree existence where she can fully enjoy the present without being plagued by the anxieties of past regrets or future uncertainties. Maggie finds herself in a state of vibrant consciousness, where the contrasts of pleasure and pain blend together, allowing her to revel in the immediate experience of joy and connection.
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