I knew the others would think I meant Mrs. Vandemeyer, but I hoped it might make Mr. Beresford think of the picture.
I wasn't aware that the others would think that I was referring to Mrs. Vendemeyer.
mnli hypothesis: I wasn't aware that the others would think that I was referring 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.