Jehan is, perhaps, more sensitive to the morbid young Pontmercy than Bahorel. But even he must acknowledge that it doesn't take much to be brighter and bolder than Marius Pontmercy.
"I hadn't considered that aspect--but you're quite right, yes, if Hugo wrote of any scandal attached to someone's name--that might do her no end of harm."
Jehan frowns. "Why would her father save the spy, then? If not for gain?"
Surely it wasn't for liking. The spy was repulsive.
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Date: 2015-05-12 02:42 am (UTC)From:"I hadn't considered that aspect--but you're quite right, yes, if Hugo wrote of any scandal attached to someone's name--that might do her no end of harm."
Jehan frowns. "Why would her father save the spy, then? If not for gain?"
Surely it wasn't for liking. The spy was repulsive.