Book 3, Chapter 34: “I See the Other with You Always!”

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​⁠At nine o’clock, in the yard of the little house, she observed M. Fusellier sweeping, in the rain, while smoking his pipe. Madame Fusellier came out of her box. Both looked embarrassed. Madame Fusellier was the first to speak:

“Monsieur Jacques is not at home.” And, as Therese remained silent, immovable, Fusellier came near her with his broom, hiding with his left hand his pipe behind his back—

“Mon