He went to the small parlour, but the three millers had to be got out first, and during the whole time necessary for laying the cloth, Binet remained silent in his place near the stove. Then he shut the door and took off his cap in his usual way.
Il se dirigea vers la petite salle; mais il fallut d’abord en faire sortir les trois meuniers; et, pendant tout le temps que l’on fut à mettre son couvert, Binet resta silencieux à sa place, auprès du poêle; puis il ferma la porte et retira sa casquette, comme d’usage.