This sense of happiness could even be compared to the success of an experiment.
Eleanor Armstrong and Harlan Lentz walked in front, frequently glancing at Terrence Lentz and Viola Thompson. Seeing their affectionate behavior, she felt relieved.
"Did you see that, Terrence? You've gotten much better than when you were younger," she noted.
"What do you mean?" Harlan Lentz wrinkled his brow slightly.
Eleanor Armstrong continued, "Notice how Terrence took the initiative to hold Viola's hand and make her happy. Now think about yourself. What did you know back then? Every time you got angry, I was the one who had to coax you first! And you were always trying to reason with people! Such a stereotypical straight man!"
Harlan Lentz was indeed very straight forward. He was not only bad at pleasing girls, but he also liked to talk reason, even over minor issues, always trying to distinguish right from wrong.
There were times when Eleanor Armstrong couldn't bear him!