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Quote #10
She often wondered if he still had [the coin], but nothing could have induced her to ask nor yet to explore his pockets to see for herself. Its shadow was in the house whether or not. (99)
The gilded six bits is not only the title of the story, but the reason for the crisis in Missie and Joe's marriage. It's a false symbol of affluence, of a better life, when all along they were happy and not wanting of anything. Money leads to betrayal, and the near ruin of a perfectly happy marriage.