When Mme. Loisel's husband receives an invitation to a society event, he sacrifices his own desires to provide his wife money to dress for the occasion. She wants to attend in style. Not satisfied with an attractive evening gown, she thinks she will appear dowdy without jewels. Her husband indulges her by suggesting that she borrow some jewels from a wealthy friend a fateful suggestion. The stage is set for Mme. Loisel's desire to be surrounded by luxury and to enjoy admiration. Her brief social success loses its glory, however, when she loses the elegant necklace on the way home