Fur—the fur's life parallels Miss Brill's: it is removed from its small, dark residence and brought into the open, only to be returned to its lonely box at the story's close.[4] Miss Brill refers to the fur as a "rogue", an adventurer, though her own life is idle and lonely. Ermine toque—the once-fine fur's state of decay parallels the grayness of those sitting on the park benches and, as it turns out, that of Miss Brill herself. Orchestra—Miss Brill's emotions are reflected and echoed by the orchestra's performance.[4]