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The narrator questions the underlying logic: “What is the problem if your husband's alive?” Suggesting that it’s perfectly natural to notice beauty in others. Both partners are aware of their mutual attraction, yet they engage in a faint-hearted game of pretence. The scene emphasizes a shared human experience—that noticing and appreciating beauty is instinctive, not inherently threatening, yet social conventions often label such reactions as inappropriate or unacceptable.