The painter abruptly turned round, and found himself face to face with Therese.
They contemplated one another for a few seconds.

Then, with a violent movement, Laurent bent down, and pressed the young woman to him.
Throwing back her head he crushed her mouth beneath his lips.

She made a savage, angry effort at revolt, and, then all at once gave in.

They exchanged not a word.

The act was silent and brutal..