She brought roses to her breast from Yonville, which she threw into his face; was anxious about his health, gave him advice as to his conduct; and, in order the more surely to keep her hold on him, hoping perhaps that heaven would take her part, she tied a medal of the Virgin round his neck.
Elle apportait d’Yonville des roses dans son sein, qu’elle lui jetait à la figure, montrait des inquiétudes pour sa santé, lui donnait des conseils sur sa conduite; et, afin de le retenir davantage, espérant que le ciel peut-être s’en mêlerait, elle lui passa autour du cou une médaille de la Vierge.