With no means of transportation, Henry was late to his class. He wanted a car.
The difference between "lie" and "lay", is that lay is to place something in a position of use, and lie is to, be still or to be kept in a specified place.
Example for lay: "it is recommended to have your tile laid by professionals"
Example for lie: "The dress lay still on the bed "<span>
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I feel that it is the first one, she is losing interest, because a lot of the rest of the story suggests she is not all the interested with him.
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