Les Misérables, Book 6: The Conjunction of Two Stars, Chapter 2 summary
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In Chapter 2, Marius returns to the Luxembourg after nearly six months away and discovers that the familiar girl has become a beautiful young woman. He recognizes her after briefly imagining she is someone else, but her indifferent glance and his continuing walks lead to no further interest between them.
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- Marius returns to his usual Luxembourg path on a bright summer morning after nearly six months away.
- He sees the familiar man and girl, but initially thinks the transformed girl might be another daughter.
- On his second circuit, he recognizes her and notices her beauty and elegant clothes.
- The girl raises her eyes and looks at Marius without interest.
- Marius resumes his regular visits but pays the pair no further attention.
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