She had recently been on fairly good terms with the Lorilleuxs, but she saw Boche sitting by the stove.
He seemed very much at home, telling funny stories.
"What do you want ?" repeated Lorilleux.
"You haven't seen Coupeau ?" Gervaise finally stammered at last.

"I thought he was here." The chainmakers and the concierge sneered.

No, for certain, they hadn't seen Coupeau.

They didn't stand treat often enough to interest Coupeau.
Gervaise made an effort and resumed, stuttering: "It's because he promised to come home.

Yes, he's to bring me some money.