The clear sound of the lock as it snapped back was Gregor's sign that he could break his concentration, and as he regained his breath he said to himself: "So, I didn't need the locksmith after all". Then he lay his head on the handle of the door to open it completely.
El sonido agudo de la cerradura, que se abrió por fin, despertó del todo a Gregorio. Respirando profundamente dijo para sus adentros: «No he necesitado al cerrajero», y apoyó la cabeza sobre el picaporte para abrir la puerta del todo.