Chapter 3, pg.88-90
·Note: I will not make a clearly identifiable distinction between the narrator, Winterbourne or myself, as I believe this haziness to be a fundamental mode of transmission of the message the author wants to portray. The short story 'Daisy Miller' is quite ironically not about Daisy at all. Rather it is a novel about Winterbourne and more broadly about society as a whole. In fact, to extend this prominent message even further, it is a novel about interpretations and impressions. Hence I have merged my own identity with the narrator's, imposing yet another point of view to the already prejudicially impinged narrator comments.
After yet another flirtatiously intimidating comment Daisy, having noticed Giovanelli leaning against a tree, draws the 'brilliant' Italian's presence to Winterbourne's attention. She even notes admirably on his serene and secure air as he gazes upon the ladies beneath, progressing in the common carriages of Rome.
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