After Mathilde loses the necklace, she learns what hard work really is. Prior to this, she had wasted her time, pining for a more luxurious life. Perhaps if she would have worked as hard as she does after losing the necklace, she might have been able to occasionally spoil herself with some small luxuries. Upon losing the necklace, she must work with her husband to repay the debt. There is no mention of her spending her time daydreaming about...
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