The interview would take place in the nuptial chamber.

The sweetheart would pass by the passage which ran into the arcade, and Therese would open the door on the staircase to him.

During this time, Camille would be at his office, and Madame Raquin below, in the shop.

This was a daring arrangement that ought to succeed.
Laurent accepted.

There was a sort of brutal temerity in his prudence, the temerity of a man with big fists.