The Yellow Wallpaper

Why is the woman referring to the nurse as the sly thing?

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The woman believes the nurse wants to stay (sleep) in her room to spy on her.

Jennie wanted to sleep with me--the sly thing! but I told her I should undoubtedly rest better for a night all alone.

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The Yellow Wallpaper

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