Fantine looks away. "She knows, yes. But she doesn't want to hide from me, nor will she from you. You say respectable houses won't let her in. Well, even if she cares for them, how are they to know? You won't tell them, evidently that Javert won't tell them. There is no problem. You are being overly cautious. Oh, monsieur, I know you want what's best for Cosette. You've been so good, so kind! But if you knew how she worries for you, you'd understand it cannot be good for her if you leave her so."