Quote by Charles Dickens
What a situation!' cried Miss Squeers; '...What is the reason that men fall in love with me, whether I like it or not, and desert their chosen intendeds for my sake?' 'Because they can't help it, miss,' replied the girl; 'the reason's plain.' (If Miss Squeers were the reason, it was very plain.)
Summary
This quote highlights the arrogance and self-importance of Miss Squeers. She is puzzled by the fact that men seem to fall in love with her and leave their original partners for her. The sarcastic response from the girl implies that Miss Squeers believes herself to be the cause of this attraction. However, the girl suggests that men cannot help but fall in love with her due to their own desires and weaknesses, revealing the irony and absurdity of Miss Squeers' self-centered thinking.
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