I knew the others would think I meant Mrs. Vandemeyer, but I hoped it might make Mr. Beresford think of the picture.
I intentionally wanted the others to think that I referred to Mrs. Vendemeyer.
mnli hypothesis: I intentionally wanted the others to think that I referred to Mrs. Vendemeyer. premise: I knew the others would think I meant Mrs. Vandemeyer, but I hoped it might make Mr. Beresford think of the picture.