He had unsuspectingly opened the dining-room door, and had been greeted by a burst of laughter, and had had to retire precipitately before the impertinent mirth of the women who were assembled there.
Quand, ne se doutant rien, il avait ouvert la porte de la salle à manger, un rire général avait accueilli son entrée, et il avait été forcé de se retirer brusquement devant l'impertinente gaieté des filles qui se trouvaient là.