He could not insult the Gasgoynes by asking them to come to the chateau.

He proposed the Hotel de France to Mr.Gasgoyne, who assented.

It was difficult to separate here on the quay: they must all walk together to the hotel.

Gaston turned to speak to Andree, but she was gone.

She had saved the situation.
The three spoke little, and then but formally, as they walked to the hotel.