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The most compelling part about this short story is when "his" wife says that an awful lot of people get married and it doesn't go well and that these people must have thought it was going to be great. This is a very striking passage because it clearly shows her insecurities and possible outlook on marriage; which can easily be defined as bleak. It is also interesting that she already doubts her marriage when they haven't even been married for a day. The placement of this passage is also important because it is written right after the husband tells her that they are going to be happy and she responds without hesitation; this goes to show that she has absolutely no confidence or belief that a marriage can truly work. Parker effectively uses these small arguments to let the readers know how the main characters perceive marriage.