Il devait connaître mes parents, car il soulevait son chapeau quand nous passions; je voulais alors demander son nom, mais on me faisait signe de me taire pour ne pas effrayer le poisson. →
He must have known my family, for he used to raise his hat when we passed; and then I would always be just on the point of asking his name, when some one would make a sign to me to be quiet, or I would frighten the fish.