Summary
This quote suggests that if men were aware of how women spend their time when they are by themselves, they might be disinclined to enter into marriage. It implies that women engage in potentially unappealing or uninteresting activities when left to their own devices. The quote playfully alludes to the mysterious nature of women's solitary activities, creating an intriguing and slightly cynical perspective on gender dynamics and relationships.
Topics
Alone
By O. Henry