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Mrs. Honeychurch

He can't do without me, you know.

— A Room with a View · 1908

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker insists that a certain man cannot manage without them. The words carry a self-important, possessive note, presenting the speaker as indispensable, though 'you know' invites agreement and may suggest they are reassuring themselves as much as informing the listener.

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