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A. thought a long time about which road to choose
A: Hoeksttra, Ruthann and others. "The Nursing Profession." Little Brown, 2012. Entry B: Hoeksttra, Ruthann, et. Al. The Nursing Profession, Little Brown, 2012.
The female character that was referred in the lines is Miss Lantry who have a high position in society. She is unattainable to Richard because of her richness. She is also a leading participant in social activities. He can hardly find time to talk to her.