Summary

At the start of chapter nine, Madame Caclet has overheard Armand tell the children he will get a job, and she won’t let him do that. Armand tells her that it’s the right thing to do and that they will be able to live off of both of their salaries. Because they aren’t relatives, Madame Calcet doesn’t think Armand should have to, but the children disagree, referring to him as their grandfather. Armand takes a bath and also gives one to Jojo, who comes out pure white. Suzy and Madame Calcet clean up Armand’s clothes while he takes a bath. Suzy trims Armand’s beard. Paul has repaired Armand’s shoes.

Armand tells the children that he’s going to get a job as a night watchman. He takes Jojo and they head to the Louvre store. It’s...