Fishnet Stockings
- While he's at Fouqé's, Julien hears all kinds of stories about how Fouqé's past sweethearts cheated on him. He learns a lot about the world of relationships.
- Back at the de Rênal house, Madame de Rênal has literally gotten sick with grief during Julien's absence. Her cousin, Madame Derville, realizes what's up and laments that fact that her cousin has fallen in love with a poor servant.
- When Julien gets back, he goes to hold Madame de Rênal's hand in the garden and realizes that he wants to become her lover.
- It's not because he loves her, really. It's because this is what he's supposed to do if he's going to be a heroic character.
- Julien whispers to Madame de Rênal that he must leave forever because he's madly in love with her. This almost makes her heart explode.