Anchor: But then, I live in Maine, where ornamental culture has made little impression, except possibly through a widespread interest in the L.L.
Entailed: Ornamental culture generally isn't a big deal in Maine.
Contradiction: Ornamental culture is all the rage in Maine.
Contradiction: Stationary in the calm air. 
Contradiction: Two people are walking and holding hands.
Contradiction: A boy is reading
Contradiction: The underlying principles were mentioned as critical factors.