Boyer she wishes to delay the marriage between them. He considers this to signify attraction to Major Sanford and indecision between the two men. While Eliza continues to see Major Sanford, she makes clear to him her decision. Major Sanford protests, of course, and urges her to reconsider. She does, indicating her attraction to him, but she also seeks his company because he has additional entertainment value as a friend. Mr. Boyer, however, does not understand this desire to have a male friend one does not actively pursue a relationship with as an adherent of the traditional values of the day, and ends their
Boyer she wishes to delay the marriage between them. He considers this to signify attraction to Major Sanford and indecision between the two men. While Eliza continues to see Major Sanford, she makes clear to him her decision. Major Sanford protests, of course, and urges her to reconsider. She does, indicating her attraction to him, but she also seeks his company because he has additional entertainment value as a friend. Mr. Boyer, however, does not understand this desire to have a male friend one does not actively pursue a relationship with as an adherent of the traditional values of the day, and ends their