To be the mistress of a married man is to have the better role. Do you realize? His dirty shirt, his disgusting underwear, his daily ironing, his bad breath, his hemorrhoid attacks, his fuss, not to mention his bad moods, and his tantrums. Well all that is for his wife. When a married man comes to his mistress... he's always bleached and ironed, his teeth sparkle, his breath is like perfume, he's in a good mood, he's full of conversation, he is there to have a good time with you.
The quote suggests that being the mistress of a married man comes with certain advantages. While the man's wife deals with all the unpleasant aspects of his daily life, the mistress enjoys his more pleasant side. He arrives to spend time with her clean and cheerful, having set aside his domestic burdens. This comparison highlights the stark difference between his behavior at home and when he is with her, making his...
