She remained as if riveted to the ground.

She was rigid, and her eyes had opened wider.
"Get into the boat," Laurent murmured again.
She did not move.

A terrible struggle was passing within her.

She strained her will with all her might, to avoid bursting into sobs, and falling to the ground.
"Ah! ah!" cried Camille.

"Laurent, just look at Therese.