The Chrysanthemums Transformation Quotes

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Quote #10

"Now you've changed again," Henry complained. He took one hand from the wheel and patted her knee. "I ought to take you in to dinner oftener. It would be good for both of us. (113)

Not knowing about Elisa's encounter with the tinker, Henry has no idea what's just happened to Elisa. And he can hardly be blamed for thinking the change in her is due to date night. Another thing to note here: it's the first physical contact between husband and wife, and it's not exactly charged with passion and romance.