What was she to him?
He had more important things in his head than women.

But little by little, and because she was reserved and discreet, he was struck by the vivacity and gayety of her expression.

He really enjoyed looking at this pretty and pleasing young woman.

However, his looks said nothing; if their eyes smiled when they met, that was all; they did not make each other's acquaintance.

When they left the train they did not notice each other; if he took the left side of the street, she took the other, and vice versa.