What do these lines from Anton Chekhov's The Proposal indicate about Lomov’s decision to marry Natalya? LOMOV: If I give myself time to think, to hesitate, to talk a lot, to…

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What do these lines from Anton Chekhov's The Proposal indicate about Lomov’s decision to marry Natalya?

LOMOV: If I give myself time to think, to hesitate, to talk a lot, to look for an ideal, or for real love, then I'll never get married. . . . Brr! . . . It's cold! Natalya Stepanovna is an excellent housekeeper, not bad-looking, well-educated. . . . What more do I want?

A.
Lomov’s decision to marry Natalya is not motivated by love.
B.
Lomov’s decision to marry Natalya stems from his fear of dying alone.
C.
Lomov’s decision to marry Natalya is the result of family pressure.
D.
Lomov’s decision to marry Natalya is based on her personal achievements.