He himself was hungry in silence; he did not recognize the usual taste of Maigrat's provisions; this must come from somewhere else; however, he put no question to his wife.
Lui-meme avait la faim silencieuse, il ne reconnaissait point la charcuterie habituelle de Maigrat, ça devait venir d'ailleurs; pourtant, il n'adressait aucune question a sa femme.