"It is certain," old Michaud gravely remarked, "that Madame Raquin wishes to bear testimony to the tender affection her children lavish on her, and this does honour to the whole family."
—Il est certain, dit gravement le vieux Michaud, que Mme Raquin a voulu rendre hommage aux tendres attentions que lui prodiguent ses enfants. Cela honore toute la famille.