There, that is what moat concerns little girls. Do you know what are the works of the flesh?
—No, Monseigneur.
—Oh, it is something very abominable, and I do not know how to explain it to you. Nevertheless, in order to know if you have sinned against this commandment, I must make myself understood. Has not your Confessor already spoken to you about it?
—No, Monseigneur.
—Ah, do not tell a falsehood. It is a mortal sin to tell a falsehood in confession. Who is your Confessor?
—He is Monsieur Matou.
—Ah, Matou! the Abbé Matou. Yes, yes, he has spoken to you about it, I know him; he must have spoken to you about it. Come, tell me all about that.
—Well, once he asked me….
—Ah, ah! well, well! do not stop. What is it he asked you?
—He asked me … ah! it is a long time ago, before my first communion.