However, Harold was unwavering. He was firm in his decision and no one could alter his resolve. This was it: he was going to marry Julia, and nothing was going to stand in his way.
Julia admired Harold for his steadfast determination to marry her. They both knew the situation was rather unusual, but it was Harold who stood there like a sturdy rock, without a single doubt in his mind. In contrast, Julia was far from certain. Was she making the right choice? What if this was a colossal mistake? On the other hand, she had already lost her friends and her reputation in town. What more could she lose?