Quote by Sarah Rayner

Anna has a stab of jealousy - she is thrilled for them, yet can't help but envy their happiness. Don't be ungracious, she tells herself. It is not your time; it is theirs. Lou is so lovely; she deserves to be happy.

Anna has a stab of jealousy - she is thrilled for them, yet

Summary

This quote highlights Anna's conflicting emotions of happiness and jealousy towards Lou's happiness. Although she is genuinely happy for Lou, Anna cannot help but feel envious of her friend's fortunate circumstances. However, Anna reminds herself not to be ungracious and recognizes that it is not her time for happiness but rather Lou's. Furthermore, Anna believes that Lou deserves the happiness she has found, acknowledging her friend's positive qualities.

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Happiness Love Jealousy

By Sarah Rayner

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