The Stranger

What is the importance of the following quote from chapter 6?

What is the importance of the following quote from chapter 6?

I glanced at her, and noticed that she and Marie seemed to be getting on well together; laughing and chattering away. For the first time, perhaps, I seriously considered the possibility of my marrying her.

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Meursault is not the marrying type. His existential angst prevents him from forming lasting relationships. It isn't often when Meursault feels this sense of affection for another.