She had tried to forget him,
realizing the inutility of remembering.

the quality of having no practical use

in·u·tile

adjective

Squander

It is something to squander and throw to the four winds, for
the fun of seeing the golden specks fly.

 spend thoughtlessly; throw away

squan·der

verb

Loiter

He did
not lead the way, however, he directed the way; and he himself loitered
behind with the lovers, who had betrayed a disposition to linger and
hold themselves apart.

be about

loi·ter

verb

She was overcome with sleep, and answered
him with little half utterances.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

ut·ter·ance

noun

The whole place was immaculately clean, and the big, four-posted bed,
snow-white, invited one to repose.

containing no flaw or error

im·mac·u·lately

adjective