Stanford goes along with this lie because he believes that Emily will never like him if she knows he is stupid. In a strange way, Millicent and Stanford form a tentative friendship; they are bound by their affection for Emily, and in the process, the two become closer as well.
Stanford agrees with this lie because he thinks Emily will never like him if she finds out about his intelligence issues. In a peculiar manner, Millicent and Stanford establish a tentative friendship; they are connected by their love for Emily, and in the process, both become more closely related.