Prudence was no doubt going to make some reply, but I entered suddenly and flung myself at Marguerite's feet, covering her hands with tears in my joy at being thus loved.
Prudence allait sans doute répondre quelque chose, mais j'entrai brusquement et je courus me jeter aux pieds de Marguerite, couvrant ses mains des larmes que me faisait verser la joie d'être aimé ainsi.