She had no illusions about their life together

Phoebe accepted Dr. George Pritchard's proposal because it was the sensible thing to do. He hadn't offered her love, only understanding friendship, and that seemed enough.

She didn't love him either, she told herself.

So she couldn't quite cope with her fierce jealousy when the beautiful Dutch girl, Corina, came back into George's life, showing every sign of wanting to resume what had obviously been a very close friendship!