Cheri, Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Summary

Cheri and his mother have breakfast upon his return and Cheri inquires about Lea's letter informing Madame Peloux of her trip away from Paris. Madame Peloux assumes that Lea has left town with a new lover, and Cheri can barely conceal his jealousy. Cheri joins Edmee in their bedroom of Madame Peloux's house, becomes fixated on the pearl necklace around Edmee's neck, and refuses any romantic overtures from his young wife.

Cheri and Edmee remain at Madame Peloux's home while their own home is being built. Edmee's frustration grows with Cheri's unending changes to the construction and décor, yet she withholds her feelings from her husband. Cheri treats Edmee with disinterest and makes all the decisions for the household and estate. During the couple's stay at her home, Madame Peloux tosses Lea's name out to see Cheri's reactions...