Madame Bovary - Penn State University

Madame Bovary“Why?”“What does it matter?” interrupted Emma. “A good housewifedoes not trouble about her appearance.”“Because—”And pursing her lips she slowly drew a long stitch of grey Then she relapsed into silence.thread.It was the same on the following days; her talks, her manners,everything changed. She took interest in the housework,This work irritated Leon. It seemed to roughen the ends ofher fingers. A gallant phrase came into his head, but he did went to church regularly, and looked after her servant withnot risk it.more severity.“Then you are giving it up?” he went on.She took Berthe from nurse. When visitors called, Felicite“What?” she asked hurriedly. “Music? Ah! yes! Have I not brought her in, and Madame Bovary undressed her to showmy house to look after, my husband to attend to, a thousand off her limbs. She declared she adored children; this was herthings, in fact, many duties that must be considered first?” consolation, her joy, her passion, and she accompanied herShe looked at the clock. Charles was late. Then, she affected caresses with lyrical outburst which would have remindedanxiety. Two or three times she even repeated, “He is so good!” anyone but the Yonville people of Sachette in “Notre DameThe clerk was fond of Monsieur Bovary. But this tendernesson his behalf astonished him unpleasantly; nevertheless When Charles came home he found his slippers put to warmde Paris.”he took up on his praises, which he said everyone was singing,especially the chemist.shirt buttons, and it was quite a pleasure to see in the cup-near the fire. His waistcoat now never wanted lining, nor his“Ah! he is a good fellow,” continued Emma.board the night-caps arranged in piles of the same height. She“Certainly,” replied the clerk.no longer grumbled as formerly at taking a turn in the garden;what he proposed was always done, although she didAnd he began talking of Madame Homais, whose very untidyappearance generally made them laugh.not understand the wishes to which she submitted without a92