The young girl, said the superintendent, had not even opened her mouth.

She would answer nobody, and had even refused to eat.

Madame de Jonquiere, insisted therefore that Pierre should come in.

True, the presence of men was forbidden in the women's wards at night-time, but then a priest is not a man.
"She only cares for you and will only listen to you," said the worthy lady.

"Pray come in and sit down near her till Abbe Judaine arrives.