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What does Ruth 3:14 mean?

So she lay at his feet until morning, but got up before anyone could recognize her. Boaz said, 'No one should know a woman came to the threshing floor.' Ruth 3:14 - Modern Text Bible

(Ruth leaves early to protect both their reputations, and Boaz wants to avoid any misunderstanding or gossip.)