Full value for the pearls had not yet been received; he was only at the soup.
He stole upstairs.

Not daring to have a bath, or shave (besides, the water would be cold), he changed his clothes and packed stealthily all he could.

It was hard to leave so many shining boots, but one must sacrifice something.

Then, carrying a valise in either hand, he stepped out onto the landing.

The house was very quiet--that house where he had begotten his four children.