How can we say that Natalya was in love with Lomov in 'The Proposal' ?
Yes, Natalya is in love. This is clear in her behaviour when she knows that Lomov came to propose her. When she knows it, she starts weeping. She calls her father to bring him back at once. He has gone out after the quarrel. She becomes hysteric. Therefore, we can conclude that Natalya was in love with Lomov.