[So that was it. Javert had found the device missing. He had suspected Eponine. And he had sent Marius to get it back. Any trace of a smile that had lingered on her face was gone now, and Eponine looked old. Old and tired.]

He thinks I have it?

[Her voice is flat, resigned.]

of course... But... But you believe him? You believe the Inspector over me?

[She closes her eyes. What should she do? She had never imagined her Marius betraying her in such a way.]