Quote by Victor Hugo
Slowly he took out the clothes in which, ten years beforem Cosette had left Montfermeil; first the little dress, then the black scarf, then the great heavy child's shoes Cosette could still almost have worn, so small was her foot, then the vest of very thich fustian, then the knitted petticoat, the the apron with pockets, then the wool stockings.... Then his venerable white head fell on the bed, this old stoical heart broke, his face was swallowed up, so to speak, in Cosette's clothes, and anybody who had passed along the staircase at that moment would have heard irrepressible sobbing.
Summary
This quote depicts an emotional moment where an elderly man discovers a collection of clothes from his adopted daughter's childhood. As he unpacks each item, memories resurface, along with the realization of just how small and innocent she once was. Overwhelmed by these reminders, the man's heart breaks, and he is consumed by grief. The description of his tears implies the depth of his love for Cosette and the profound impact she has had on his life.
By Victor Hugo
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