What they fear is that the responsibilities of independence will be thrust upon them.Philip's most personal inner image, the primary inner image, is of a single, free, independent male.
With that in mind, she went over to the bed and pulled off the sheets and covers, replacing them with a fresh set, pillows placed as perfectly as if she were making up a hotel room.
When my ablutions were completed, I was put into clean linen of the stiffest character, like a young penitent into sackcloth, and was trussed up in my tightest and fearfullest suit.