The clock struck eleven. I looked at Adele, whose head leant against my shoulder; her eyes were waxing heavy, so I took her up in my arms and carried her off to bed.
Onze heures sonnèrent; je regardai Adèle qui appuyait sa tête contre mon épaule; ses yeux s'appesantissaient. Je la pris dans mes bras et je la couchai.