So he gave up trying to get breakfast, and wrapped himself up in his overcoat and sat in the easy-chair till Mrs. G came down at half-past seven.
Il renonça donc a se faire a déjeuner et, s’enveloppant de son pardessus, se blottit dans son fauteuil. Il attendit patiemment que Mme Gippings descendît a sept heures et demie.