After a party, the main character is unable to find a cab until she reaches the Seine.
One character in this story expresses his delight at a casserole and fails to notice that a tablecloth has been in use for three days. After a party, the main character is unable to find a cab until she reaches the Seine. Although they assure Madame Forestier that the title object is being repaired, the central characters must purchase a new one which takes a decade to pay off, although the original is a fake. For 10 points, name this short story about Matilde, who loses the title piece of jewelry at a ball, written by Guy de Maupassant.
One character in this story expresses his delight at a casserole and fails to notice that a tablecloth has been in use for three days.
"The Necklace" [or "La Parure"]