Question

Which detail from “The Wife” conveys that Leslie’s fears about the effect of his financial losses on Mary are unfounded?

1. “And what rendered it more insupportable was the necessity of keeping up a smile in the presence of his wife; for he could not bring himself to overwhelm her with the news.”

2.“‘Complained! she has been nothing but sweetness and good-humor. Indeed, she seems in better spirits than I have ever known her; she has been to me all love, and tenderness, and comfort!’”

3. “‘But this is her first day of real experience; she has been introduced into a humble dwelling,—she has been employed all day in arranging its miserable equipments,…’”

4. “‘For God’s sake!’ cried he, ‘if you have any pity on me, don’t mention my wife; it is the thought of her that drives me almost to madness!’”

Answer 1

The answer is 2.“‘Complained! she has been nothing but sweetness and good-humor. Indeed, she seems in better spirits than I have ever known her; she has been to me all love, and tenderness, and comfort!’”

Answer 2

The detail that conveys that Leslie's fears about the effect of his financial losses on Mary are unfounded, according to "The Wife," is 2.“‘Complained! she has been nothing but sweetness and good-humor...

This detail confirms:

• Mary's unconditional love for the husband
• That Mary is unperturbed by Leslie's financial losses
• That Mary is much more interested in giving love and comfort to Leslie than the material gains from the relationship
• That Mary cherishes Leslie more than gold and silver.

Mary has so much love for Leslie that financial misfortune or any other kind cannot extinguish her spirit.  The effect of Leslie's financial losses do not:

• Warrant Leslie to keep up a smile in Mary's presence
• Unnecessarily introduce Mary into a humble dwelling
• Make him to forbid the mention of his wife.

Thus, the detail that shows that Leslie's fears were truly unfounded was Mary's sweetness and good humor coupled with her love, tenderness, and comfort, which she abundantly shares with the husband.

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