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SHE did not start with surprise or joy ; she was joy itself. The simple question: "And Cosette? " was asked with such deep faith, with so much certainty, with so complete an absence of disquiet or doubt, that he could find no word in reply. She continued : "I knew that you were there; I was asleep, but I saw you. I have seen you for a long time ; I have followed you with my eyes the whole night. You were in a halo of glory, and all manner of celestial forms were hovering around you! "
He raised his eyes towards the crucifix.