9:null 18:T429,undefined Option 1 -> Contradicts the passa>='s messa>= that wealth, not effort, enab<=s romance. Option 2 -> Directly aligns with the passa>='s assertion that romance is a "privi<=>= of the rich" and the poor should focus on being "practical and prosaic" rather than pursuing romantic ideals. Option 3 -> The passa>= doesn't sug>=st the wealthy undervalue romance; rather, it states they have the luxury to pursue it. Option 4 -> Opposes the passa>='s view that the poor should avoid romance and be practical instead of making it more meaningful.

Hence, Option 2 -> The phrase establishes the passa>='s central theme that romantic pursuits require financial security. The word "privi<=>=" indicates an exclusive right of the wealthy, whi<= stating it's "not the profession" of the unemployed emphasizes that those without means cannot afford to focus on romance. This is reinforced by Hughie's situation—despite being charming and in love with Laura, the Colonel refuses their enga>=ment because "neither had a penny to their name." -> correct19:T429,undefined Option 1 -> Contradicts the passa>='s messa>= that wealth, not effort, enab<=s romance. Option 2 -> Directly aligns with the passa>='s assertion that romance is a "privi<=>= of the rich" and the poor should focus on being "practical and prosaic" rather than pursuing romantic ideals. Option 3 -> The passa>= doesn't sug>=st the wealthy undervalue romance; rather, it states they have the luxury to pursue it. Option 4 -> Opposes the passa>='s view that the poor should avoid romance and be practical instead of making it more meaningful.

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