Hills Like White Elephants

This story is a 35 minute conversation between an American man and Jig his lover (girlfriend-wife-we're never told of the relationship between the two) as they wait for a train. Their conversation is about a 'simple' operation. It did take me a couple of readings to say ohhhhh- they're talking about an abortion. The conversation is probably one alot of couples goes through in making such a decision. One could feel that she is being talked into the procedure. I do not believe it is that way. First off, it is her that suggests they drink beers and Anis. Here it is me making an assumption and that is that she would not be drinking like that if she intended to keep the baby. The second thing is that I feel her questions are from the guilt that many women feel when having an abortion. She wants to make sure that nothing will change between them. It is not such an unusual feeling to have in this situation. Another thing that makes me believe it is a mutual decision is his statement that her pregnancy is "the only thing that's made us unhappy." He assures her of love for her and sounds sincere. My wife says I always look for the good in people. I hope that is not the reason I believe him. In the end I did have just a few questions though. One was what the reference to the hills as white elephants meant. I can't wait to do a little research and get opinions on that. A second question is about her assertion that all they do is "look at things and try new drinks." Is this possibly a hint that they do not have a truly meaningful relationship? The last thing I questioned was a statement she made as she was looking at the view past the train stop. She says "And we could have all this. And we could have everything and every day we make it more impossible." Could this be her way of saying that in her heart she knows that even if his feelings don't change afterwards hers will? Could it be that she knows that she will not be able to look at him without thinking of what she did? Even if it is the right decision to abort her pregnancy I think she is saying that she knows it will change what she sees when she looks at him.