"Father Ninepins told her to bring me here," said Rosalie.
"Well, she can take you to Dr. Ruchon and let him see it. But I'm going to look into this matter and find out if it is your fault, and if it is ... look out!"
He spoke in a loud, bullying voice which could be heard throughout the offices.
As the two girls were about to go M. Vulfran Paindavoine appeared, guiding himself with his hand along the wall.
"What's it all about, Talouel? What's the matter here?"
"Nothing much, sir," replied the foreman. "One of the girls has hurt her hand."
"Where is she?"
"Here I am, Monsieur Vulfran," said Rosalie, going up to him.
"Why, it's Mother Françoise's granddaughter, Rosalie, isn't it?" asked the blind man.
"Yes, it's me, Monsieur Vulfran," said Rosalie, beginning to cry. Harsh words had hardened her heart, but this tone of pity was too much for poor Rosalie.