It revealed the mother capable of doing anything to defend the happiness of the child whom she adored.

Serge had calculated well.

Between Jeanne and Micheline, Madame Desvarennes would not hesitate.

She would have allowed the world to crumble away to make of its ruins a shelter where her daughter would be joyous and happy.
Jeanne had fallen back overwhelmed.

The mistress raised her roughly.
She had no more consideration for her.