Now I Remember...

It only just donned on me why Miss Vane may be reluctant to marry Wimsey. The last man she loved died and she was accused of his murder (this was told at the beginning). In fact, Wimsey is the reason why she is not in jailed—being her lawyer, he won the case, thus freeing her from all liability and the possibility of being hanged. Perhaps she doesn’t believe it appropriate for the two of them to have a relationship because of her past and their business relationship. Then again, it could just be the fact that she wants to remain an independent women or is scared of marriage.