Her face on fire and ready to burst into tears, she said good-bye to every one and even to Meaulnes, who, utterly abashed, dared not look at her. She took the animal by the reins as one catches hold of somebody's hand, more to feel close to him than to lead him . . .
Le visage en feu, prête à fondre en larmes, elle dit au revoir à tout le monde, et même à Meaulnes décontenancé, qui n’osa pas la regarder.