I really appreciate that in the novel, Marius & Cosette have an actual courtship, not the love at first sight that most of the adaptations go with for time.
It’s also amusing how much of it is done stealthily, stealing glances at each other across the park.
And it’s really amusing to watch how clumsy Marius is when it comes to not being noticed, while Cosette manages to keep things secret from her father even after Marius starts visiting her in her own garden, months later.
OTOH, there’s also the awkward stalker stage in between.
I’d forgotten just how much fool he makes himself over the handkerchief! 🤣🤣🤣