The characters in the story show the struggle between what they want and what society expects from them. Nathalie is first attracted to Brantain because he’s wealthy and likes her, but when Harvy shows up with his good looks and charm, she gets confused. She knows that being with Brantain means having a secure and comfortable life, but she also feels drawn to the excitement that Harvy brings. This struggle highlights how society tends to value financial security more than true love, and Nathalie has to think about her future and what path to take. Even though she sees the importance of money, her choice to stick with Brantain while wanting to stay close to Harvy shows how she’s caught between what society wants from her and her own feelings.
Nathalie's choices can be seen in different ways depending on how you look at her situation. On one side, you could say her decision to go for Brantain makes sense because she’s thinking about her future and wanting financial stability, especially since women back then didn’t have a lot of independence. Money would give her a chance at a good life, which she seems to care about. On the flip side, her feelings for Harvy give her excitement and affection, which hints that she might not be fully committed to Brantain. So, her actions might seem a bit selfish since she is trying to balance her desire for romance with her need for security. In the end, Nathalie is just trying to juggle what society expects of her and what makes her happy, which makes it hard to say if her choices are completely justified.