Ethel Lillian Voynich. Broken friendship (№ 384271)

Françoise, the woman artlessly besides not having a minute of free time, are not encumbered with abstract thoughts about the difference between the duty of the mother and the duty of the father and without hesitation risked his life, protecting at the same time from the illness of her husband. The life of the outstanding scientist was too precious to jeopardize her. He doesn't interfere - not out of cowardice but simply because he never in anything didn't interfere.