On page 73, at the end of the drugstore scene, George says, "I'm ready." What is he ready for? Answer literally and symbolically.

George is ready for the wedding. He ordered two strawberry ice-cream sodas to spend a little bit more time to express his emotions. Emily, his wife-to-be has been so honest with her, specially when she told him that George got conceited and stuck-up. He agreed and eventually, during the course of the conversation, he has decided that they will become a lovely couple.