It would be better to walk about, she would learn patience.

As she passed by she stretched out her neck, peering into Pere Bru's kennel under the stairs.

There, for instance, was another one who must have a fine appetite, for he had breakfasted and dined by heart during the last three days.

However, he wasn't at home, there was only his hole, and Gervaise felt somewhat jealous, thinking that perhaps he had been invited somewhere.

Then, as she reached the Bijards' she heard Lalie moaning, and, as the key was in the lock as usual, she opened the door and went in.
"What is the matter ?" she asked.
The room was very clean.