Wait. Ask me for some milk.

Come, Victor.

I'd like some milk. Milk. Here is some milk.

No, Victor. Ask for it.

Madame Guêrin, I'd like some milk. Thank you.

Milk. Milk...  Give it to him anyway.

 -- Milk. --   Very good, Victor!

It was the first time Victor had uttered an articulate sound. Madame Guérin heard it with great satisfaction, but I realised something that lessened this achievement.Only after she had poured the milk did the word escape him.... I waited for him to ask again