A Room With A View - Chapter 17 - Lying to Cecil

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Lucy decides to end her engagement with Cecil. She confronts him about their differences and her belief that they are not suited for each other. Lucy is more angry than sorry, and her voice shows it. She tells Cecil that her education is not good enough, she won't be able to talk to his friends, and she doesn't think she'll behave as his wife should. Cecil is bewildered and not even angry, but he tries to understand her reasons. Lucy becomes frustrated with Cecil's dignified behaviour, as sh...