"Extremely, although I want him to meet you as quickly as possible." She was Cosette's mother. There was no question in his mind that she had rights and honors to be involved. He wanted her to. Valjean frowned a little, giving her a rather sheepish look.
"And I'm sure I do. It's ridiculous, isn't it? She's a grown woman now, and I can't expect to manage her affairs forever..."