From the moment Louise is originally attracted to him because he has beauty and wealth -- the two highest assets within the morals of the novella 's characters .
He becomes Isabelle - Marie and Patrice 's step - father .
From the moment Louise is originally attracted to Patrice because Patrice has beauty and wealth -- the two highest assets within the morals of the novella 's characters .
He becomes Isabelle - Marie and Patrice 's step - father .