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.
what do you want me to do with this
I shall look absolutely no one. I would almost rather not go to the party."
What's the matter with you? You've been very odd for the last three days."
You remember the diamond necklace you lent me for the ball at the Ministry How could you? Why, you brought it back.
Yes. Well?" Well, I lost it."I brought you another one just like it. And for the last ten years we have been paying for it. You realize it wasn't easy for us; we had no money.