Ferrier était resté assis la tete dans ses mains se demandant quelle entrée en matiere il emploierait vis-a-vis de sa fille, lorsqu’il sentit sur son bras la pression d’une main petite et douce, et levant les yeux il aperçut Lucy devant lui.
He was still sitting with his elbows upon his knees, considering how he should broach the matter to his daughter when a soft hand was laid upon his, and looking up, he saw her standing beside him.