at indicative of a selfish person, looking to his own needs, or someone who does not have a clue about intimacy. "After he reproaches Edna he goes outside and smokes a cigar like it was the most natural thing in the world to do. (178)" The real event is that Leonce has gotten even with his wife, for her inattention to him. Later the next day Leonce feels somewhat guilty for his outburst towards his wife "He had regained his composure which seemed to have been somewhat impaired the night before. (179)" Leonce knows that he acted emotionally as "being out of sorts" describes. Leonce does not tell his wife
             anything, but later sends her a gift package as if to make up to her what had happened. Leonce was in turmoil, regarding his actions, although Leonce is still choosing to remain aloof towards Edna. How generic, sending a gift with out a
             word of apology. Leonce has no idea how badly
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