But, as she had pulled out her handkerchief, Meaulnes took it gently from her hands ; with care and precaution he wiped away the blood from the girl's hair.
Mais, comme elle avait tiré son mouchoir, Meaulnes le lui prit doucement des mains : avec précaution et application, il essuya le sang qui tachait la chevelure de la jeune fille.