Who was crying?
a woman
Who was stunned by the news?
Andre-Louis
Was she still?
yes
Who moved first?
M. de La Tour d'Azyr
Where did he remember a letter was sitting?
on the table
Who had told him this?
Mme. de Plougastel
How did he walk?
unhindered.
Was he steady on his feet?
no
Where was the letter on the table?
beside the candlebranch.
Who was Aline looking at?
Andre-Louis
Where was he looking?
his mother.
With what expression?
in stupefied fascination
Who helped Therese walk?
M. de La Tour d'Azyr
To where?
to the armchair
Did Andre-Louis help?
no
Why not?
he was still numbed and bewildered
Who read the letter?
M. de La Tour d'Azyr
Quickly?
no
He he retain his composure?
yes