for I could not rest...

I wanted to know what had happened." "What had happened?
When?
I don't understand." "What happened between Citizen Chauvelin and your husband ?" asked Candeille.
"What is that to you ?" replied Marguerite haughtily.
"I pray you do not misunderstand me..." pleaded Candeille eagerly.

"I know my presence in your house...

the quarrel which I provoked must have filled your heart with hatred and suspicion towards me...

but oh! how can I persuade you ?...