In "The Necklace," by Guy de Maupassant, Madame Loisel is disappointed to learn that her husband has obtained an invite to a reception, because she does not own any expensive jewelry or a proper gown. She complains continually until her husband relents, allowing her to take his savings for a rifle so that she may purchase a new dress. Madame Loisel's greed does not stop there, however, and she then insists upon fine jewels to wear with the...
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