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Quote #10
Madame Aubain opened her arms, Félicité threw herself into them, and they embraced, united in grief.
It was the first time this had ever happened, Madame Aubain not being naturally forthcoming. (3.89-90)
It is only when Félicité and Madame Aubain both lose their beloveds (though for Félicité it was a double whammy since she loved her nephew and Virginie), the class lines seem to loosen up a bit. For once, they're able to hug and bond. Grief unites them even as their classes divide them.