There was a newly married couple on a train journey in Texas. The man, proud of his new black clothes, is fascinated by the luxury of the parlor car and eagerly explains the train’s features to his bride. They bask in the glory of their marriage and the opulence around them, oblivious to the subtle mockery and oppression from the porter and other passengers. They enjoy a meal in the dining car, guided by a benevolent waiter, and return to their coach with a sense of relief. The passage captures the couple’s innocence and naivety in the face of a world that finds amusement in their situation.
