One evening when, at bedtime, his sisters and I stood round him, bidding him good-night, he kissed each of them, as was his custom; and, as was equally his custom, he gave me his hand.
Un soir, à l'heure de se coucher, ses soeurs l'entouraient pour lui dire adieu; selon son habitude, il les embrassa toutes deux et me donna une poignée de main.