[Now that he is kept aboard the station day in and day out, anchored amid the nothingness of space and thus untethered from what duties await him in the frozen world below, Jean Valjean passes ever more hours within the solemn catacombs of the Stasis Unit. The familiar visages of Cosette and poor Fantine receive the greatest share of his attentions, but he makes rounds throughout the vast chamber as if it were a hospital brimming with ailing souls. How many there must be who have none to pray for them, to keep vigil as they sleep - and so Jean Valjean takes this office upon himself.
When he descries Richie along the way, he purposes to gently give greeting so as not to startle him. Before he has the chance to speak, however, he hears the name Richie laments, and drawing closer he confirms the news with his own eyes. Then in place of a greeting comes this somber remark:]
I had wondered that I hadn't heard from Madame Sandra in some time.
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When he descries Richie along the way, he purposes to gently give greeting so as not to startle him. Before he has the chance to speak, however, he hears the name Richie laments, and drawing closer he confirms the news with his own eyes. Then in place of a greeting comes this somber remark:]
I had wondered that I hadn't heard from Madame Sandra in some time.