Gabriel. Gabriel came off a little jealous, but did not act on it when he had the chance. This is indicative of later events in the story between him and Gretta. When saying this it is not meant that anything was outwardly said or revealed, by Gabriel, only that this is way it seemed. When dinner was served Gabriel was summoned to carve the goose, which is usually reserved for man of the house, but since everyone looked to Gabriel as the man, he was assigned to the duty. His wife Gretta was in-charge of the desert pudding. As everybody sat down to eat everybody set next to the person they came with or were associated with, except Gabriel and Gretta. As the night drug on there was a growing frustration in Gretta that no one but the reader could see. Gabriel was so engulfed in his speech at times he didn't pay attention to anything. As the night came to a close Gabriel helped everyone get home safely. While he is waiting for a cab he hears a sweet tenors voice from upstairs. As the mini concert comes to a close and all the ladies come down stairs the cab arrives. After all the salutation are made and Gabriel and Gretta climb into the cab he realizes there is something wrong with Gretta. It seems as if her mind is pre occupied with other thoughts, than what Gabriel thinks it should be. When they arrive at the hotel they are staying, and are dressing for bed Gabriel asks her what was wrong. She is reluctant to tell him, but when begged long enough she answers him. The answer he receives is not what he wanted to hear. Gretta describes the story of a young man she once loved, and appeared to st
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