The Lorilleuxs and the Boches made sure that Gervaise did not miss a single improvement and chuckled to themselves while watching her expression.
There was also a question of a man beneath all this.

It was reported that Lantier had broken off with Gervaise.

The neighborhood declared that it was quite right.

In short, it gave a moral tone to the street.
And all the honor of the separation was accorded to the crafty hatter on whom all the ladies continued to dote.

Some said that she was still crazy about him and he had to slap her to make her leave him alone.
Of course, no one told the actual truth.