Les Misérables Volume I Book 3 Chapter 9 - A Merry End to Mirth

In which a playful departure is marked by a teasing letter that stirs laughter and light-hearted banter among young women lingering at their window, whilst the bustling city life roars past with the passing diligences. Yet beneath this mirth lies a tender moment of silent weeping, hinting at the gentle complexities of love’s first encounter.