Catherine was motionless against the wall; only her hands had unconsciously risen to her waist, and with constant fidgeting movements were twisting and tearing at the stuff of her dress.
Contre le mur, Catherine restait immobile; ses mains seules, inconscientes, venaient de monter a sa taille; et, la, elles s'étaient tordues, elles arrachaient l'étoffe de sa robe, dans des crispations régulieres.