Five o'clock struck, and they had time to wait until the street was free for them to cross the road to dine with the Hennebeaus, where Cécile, who had surely returned, must be waiting for them.
Cinq heures sonnaient, ils avaient le temps d'attendre que le pavé fut libre pour aller, en face, dîner chez les Hennebeau, ou Cécile, rentrée surement, devait les attendre.