...she got to work with words in a private way.
-- Narration (N/A paragraph 1)

Importance: This quotation refers to Abby's enjoyment of her generally solitary work. Abby is introduced as very introverted, and this trait shapes the narrative's initial tension caused by Abby's promotion to a job involving public speaking. Over the source of the narrative, Abby must confront the true natures of her introversion and anxieties.

...she had been given the gift of solitude, a knack for it
-- Narration (N/A paragraph 2)

Importance: This phrase appears early on in the story, and at first, it appears to indirectly characterize Abby's introversion as a type of unfortunate habit that she cannot break. However, this language is repeated at the end of the story with a deeper sense of earnestness as Abby sees the true merits and value of her more introverted traits.

Bob was big and comforting. But he didn't have a lot to say. He was not a verbal...
-- Narration (N/A paragraph 6)