He also saw reason in Jo's request that the village should not be told of the sick man's presence.

Before he left, the Cure knelt down and prayed, "for the good of this poor mortal's soul and body." As he prayed, Charley knelt down also, and kept his eyes-calm unwondering eyes-full fixed on the good M.Loisel, whose grey hair, thin peaceful face, and dark brown eyes made a noble picture of patience and devotion.
When the Cure shook him by the hand, murmuring in good-bye, "God be gracious to thee, my son," Charley nodded in a friendly way.

He watched the departing figure till it disappeared over the crest of the hill.
This day marked an epoch in the solitude of the hut on Vadrome Mountain.
Jo had an inspiration.

He got a second set of carpenter's tools, and straightway began to build a new room to the house.

He gave the extra set of tools to Charley with an encouraging word.