Laurent, at times, thought of taking Therese violently in his arms; but he dared not move. He said to himself that he could not extend his hand, without getting it full of the soft flesh of Camille.
Laurent songeait parfois à prendre violemment Thérèse dans ses bras; mais il n'osait bouger, il se disait qu'il ne pouvait allonger la main sans saisir une poignée de la chair molle de Camille.