Coquet and coy at once her air, Both studied, the both seem neglected, Careless she is with artful care, Affecting to seem unaffected.

With skill her eyes dart ev'ry glance, Yet change so soon you'd ne'er suspect 'em, For she'd persuade they wound by chance, The certain aim and art direct 'em.

(From "A Hue and cry after farmeret by William Congreve)

How does the description "Careless she is with artful care, / Affecting to seem unaffected" characterize the woman in the poem?

1. as a talented artist

◎ 2. as alone and abandoned

3. as pretending to be disinterested

4. as nervous and worried about her looks

The description "Careless she is with artful care, / Affecting to seem unaffected" characterizes the woman in the poem as pretending to be disinterested.