She liked to imagine that when she passed, the world looked after her, but she also knew how anonymous she was. Except when she was at work, no one knew where she was at any time of day and no one waited for her. It was immaculate anonymity.

Summary

This quote reflects the protagonist's desire for reassurance and attention while acknowledging their profound sense of anonymity and insignificance. The individual takes comfort in fantasizing about an existence where the world would pay attention to their presence and whereabouts. However, they also recognize the reality of their life, where no one, aside from colleagues at work, is privy to their comings and goings. The phrase "immaculate anonymity" underscores the purity and perfection of their unnoticed existence, emphasizing the stark contrast between their imagined desire for recognition and their actual anonymous reality.

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