Finding himself too wretched to remain alone, he knocked at Aouda's door, went into her room, seated himself, without speaking, in a corner, and looked ruefully at the young woman. Aouda was still pensive.
Quand, enfin, Passepartout se trouvait trop malheureux d'être seul, il frappait à la porte de Mrs. Aouda, il entrait dans sa chambre, il s'asseyait dans un coin sans mot dire, et il regardait la jeune femme toujours pensive.