Delia JamesI could say the last of my doubts about taking the house vanished right there, but it wouldn’t be true. They did, however, close their suitcases and check the bus schedule.
About This Quote
The author is referring to the moment when the two guests arrived at the house that was about to be sold. The author is pretending that she really believes that she was leaving her doubts behind. However, in reality, she knows that there are still some doubts. Until they go to the house, there are still things that need to be discussed.
Therefore, saying "I could say" would mislead the reader into thinking that the author has already said everything she thinks and feels about the matter. Saying "It wouldn't be true" would make it seem like the doubts had been completely resolved.
Source: A Familiar Tail
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