Other males, namely Higby and Sparser, pay attention to Hortense. When they play on the frozen lake below the inn, holding hands and playing crack the whip, Hortense always ends up with Sparser, holding his hand, falling down and letting him help her up. Clyde is furious, recognizing her true nature. When he confronts her, she says he has no right to control him. When she says he can have his money back because she doesn't want the coat and she doesn't want him, he forgives her. Hortense recognizes that she really must soothe him and so says she does like him. The whole issue of her promising sex - or at least.....
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