The Necklace
Madame Loisel's husband manages to secure an invitatoin to an evening eception at the Ministry of Education. instead of an response from his wife, the invitation is a source of pain for Madame Loisel. explain why.
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She complains that she has nothing to wear that would look appropriate; he gives in and allows her to buy a new dress. Then she complains that she has no appropriate jewelry.