Describe Mme Loisel’s reaction on reading the invitation

Madame Loisel's reaction was negative to say the least. Rather than be happy with the invitation and the opportunity to go out, she complains that she has nothing to wear.

Instead of being delighted, as her husband hoped, she flung the invitation petulantly across the table, murmuring:

"What do you want me to do with this?"

"Why, darling, I thought you'd be pleased. You never go out, and this is a great occasion. I had tremendous trouble to get it. Every one wants one; it's very select, and very few go to the clerks. You'll see all the really big people there."

She looked at him out of furious eyes, and said impatiently: "And what do you suppose I am to wear at such an affair?"