Here, Seeley demonstrates how he differs from Faraday. He takes Caroline’s theory seriously, which implies the reader should, too. His opinion even forces Faraday to reexamine his position, despite his previous stubbornness. Additionally, it is telling that Faraday’s mind goes to Caroline when looking for a culprit. If he thinks this way about Caroline, then perhaps he does not love her as much as he thinks he does. If so, this would imply that his excitement regarding marriage is about more than just Caroline.