"Oh! But that's very sensible. My Cosette should have friends she can turn to, if that rogue Javert comes after M.Madeleine, or after Marius. I think--"

Fantine frowns, disquieted. "I think she doesn't have many friends. At least she doesn't speak much of them. But then, she's newly married, and in love."

Though Fantine had been in love, and yet would not have been able to discuss her days without mentioning Favourite, or Dahlia, or Zéphine. And they hadn't even been very nice friends.

"I will give her any names you tell me." Bahorel seemed the sort to know strong, helpful types.