It has cost Madam Magloire more trouble than it did me to accustom herself to what she terms his imprudences.

But now the habit has been acquired.

We pray together, we tremble together, and we fall asleep.

If the devil were to enter this house, he would be allowed to do so.

After all, what is there for us to fear in this house?
There is always some one with us who is stronger than we.