Under the title, the theme of this piece is stated as “Souplesse et douceur de la main gauche” (Suppleness and softness of the left hand). The left hand’s sixteenth notes, played pp, likely represent the gentle ripples of a calm stream. They should be played smoothly. The sustained E on the off-beat remains particularly still amidst this, with the movement of the on-beat notes forming a counter-melody that intertwines with the right-hand melody. The right hand’s dotted quarter notes should resonate expansively. The occasional sharp notes in the right hand seem to impart a sparkling brilliance, depicting the reflection of water.