Die Mutter zupfte ihn am Ärmel, sagte ihm Schmeichelworte ins Ohr, die Schwester verließ ihre Aufgabe, um der Mutter zu helfen, aber beim Vater verfing das nicht.
Gregor's mother would tug at his sleeve, whisper endearments into his ear, Gregor's sister would leave her work to help her mother, but nothing would have any effect on him.