Fantine listened to it all, beaming with pride, especially about the charity work. She would have stayed and listened for three times the period she spent. But she just listened, smiling and proud.
When Cosette began to flag, Fantine shook her head. "It sounds like you have a truly wonderful life, my dear." She smiled, hoping it didn't seem unfair to feel so proud. Her daughter was a wonderful young woman. "Is it ... Does it sound very bad to say that I'm glad your life has been so good even without me in it?"