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5. V.

When Tholmoyes ran away from Fantine—which
was done in a charming, gentlemanly manner—Fantine
became convinced that a rigid sense of propriety
might look upon her conduct as immoral. She was a
creature of sensitiveness—and her eyes were opened.

She was virtuous still, and resolved to break off
the liaison at once.

So she put up her wardrobe and baby in a bundle.
Child as she was, she loved them both. Then left
Paris.