“Why, what could have taken you out on Tuesday? What did you have to do?”

“Nothing. I simply felt like going out, and I went out.”

“Well I hope you left some suitable excuse,” said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.

“No, I left no excuse. I told Joe to say I was out, that was all.”

“Why, my dear, I should think you’d understand by this time that people don’t do such things; we’ve got to observe les convenances if we ever expect to get on and keep up with the procession. If you felt that you had to leave home this afternoon, you should have left some suitable explanation for your absence.”

Which prediction is most likely based on the themes that have emerged so far in The Awakening?
Mrs. Pontellier will continue to assert her independence in spite of Mr. Pontellier’s disapproving words.
Mrs. Pontellier will give a suitable explanation the next time she makes a decision to leave for the day.
Mr. Pontellier will apologize for the disapproval he showed toward Mrs. Pontellier over her choice to go out.
Mr. Pontellier will hire someone to take over Mrs. Pontellier’s hostess responsibilities so she can do other things.