When Mma. Loisel's husband receives an invitation to a society event, he sacrifices his own desires to provide his wife with money to dress for the occasion. She wants to attend in style. Not satisfied with an attractive evening gown, she thinks she will appear dowdywith out jewels. Her husband indulges her by suggesthing that she borrow some jewels form a wealthy friend a fateful suggestion. The stage is set for Mma. Loisel's evening in high society. The evening satisfies Mma.Loisel's desire to be surrounded by luxury and enjoy admiration.