Merry Taylor
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Rhiannon Maybe it's supposed to be "hysteria" - a woman trapped by society acting out in the only ways open to her. I found that scene inexpicable and incongruous - both Smith declaring his love (sort of) and proposing they run away, and her ridiculous response.
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