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“There’s something else. I’ve stared into the Round Pool and it’s hard to tell - the water’s never still but I think I’m ugly. Big and ugly and shy in the bargain. Mother says I’ll likely not marry at all.”

What is the meaning of “in the bargain”?
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The characters self confidence in her image is low. Her mother has convinced her she’s unattractive and she believes based off the context clues
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In one way or the other

Step-by-step explanation:

The character is saying that She is shy in one way or the other.

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