Albert Bloch about to recite Homeric verse in response
to a question on the weather.
Mme Bontemps worried that Marcel might not marry Albertine.
Jupien contemplating giving up his shirt maker's shop for the bordello.
Charles Morel no longer in need of his violin.
Andrée watching Marcel the last summer at Balbec.
Basin de Guermantes eyeing carriage mares.