Making the excuse that he had something to say to the children, Julien went up to their room, and on his return placed himself by the side of Madame Derville and at a distance from Madame de Renal.
Sous prétexte de quelque chose à dire aux enfants, Julien alla dans leur chambre, et à son retour il se plaça à côté de Mme Derville et fort loin de Mme de Rênal.