now you tell me

[Selviya87]

Dear teachers,

Could you please explain to me the meaning of the bold-sentence below:

I gave a tiny smile. "Nice try,” I said. “You were a fool but you were good. If you stay good, come back and stick around a little longer next time—you never know what might happen. I might just marry you.”

“And now you tell me,” he said. He gave me a long, sweet look, holding me with his eyes just as deeply and as fiercely as any man could use his body.

Sorry for the long quotes. I give it in case you need the complete context.

Thanks a lot for your help :)

selviya87

[Barb_D]

I am guessing that the information that she would consider marrying him would have been welcome news prior to this.

[5jj]

I am guessing that the information that she would consider marrying him would have been welcome news prior to this.

I agree. The 'now' would be heavily stressed.

[Selviya87]

Thanks a lot, Mr. fivedjon, and also Ms. Barb_D :) It really helps :D