 The discussion turns to gossip about society, including Charlus and his late wife; the affair between Norpois and Mme de Villeparisis; and aristocratic lineages.Leaving, the Narrator visits Charlus, who falsely accuses him of slandering him.The Narrator stomps on Charlus's hat and storms out, but Charlus is strangely unperturbed and gives him a ride home.