She knew with suddeness and ease that this moment would be with her always, within hand's reach of memory.She doubted if they all sensed it - they had seen the world - but even George was silent for a minute as they looked, and the scene, the smell, even the sound of the band playing a faintly recognisable movie theme, was locked forever in her, and she was at peace.

Summary

This quote conveys the protagonist's realization that the present moment will stay etched in her memory forever. Despite the uncertainty of whether everyone around her perceives it too, even her companion George is momentarily silenced by the captivating scene. The vivid description captures the sensory experience—the sight, smell, and sound—as the band plays a familiar movie theme. In this moment, the protagonist finds inner tranquility, knowing that this precious memory will always be within her grasp.

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