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Page 33 – Belle Reve: The southern manor home previously owned by the Dubois family. In French //Belle Reve// means good dream possibly referring to Blanche’s romantic tendencies. Page 33 – Blanche’s bathroom song: From the land of the sky-blue water was a jazzy love song composed in 1909, the poem-like lyrics were later added by Nelle Eberhart. Page 34 – Napoleonic Code: According to Stanley the Napoleonic Code entitles him to any property that is in his wife’s family. In actuality the code reinforced the patriarchal dominance in society by making him the ruler of the household. Page 35 – Fox-pieces: Fur clothes. May come in the form of coats, scarves, hats, or other accessories. Page 36 – Rhinestones: Imitations of diamonds originally found in the Rhine River until some had the idea to coat glass with metal. Page 37 – Card party: poker night Page 38 – To lay one’s cards on the table: to be straightforward and frank with someone, not hiding anything.