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L’Assommoir

CHAPTER VII
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Nothing disgusting was to be seen in them, was there?
Then there was no need to shut themselves in like selfish people.
Coupeau, noticing the little clockmaker looked very thirsty, held up a bottle; and as the other nodded his head, he carried him the bottle and a glass.

A fraternity was established in the street.

They drank to anyone who passed.

They called in any chaps who looked the right sort.
The feast spread, extending from one to another, to the degree that the entire neighborhood of the Goutte-d'Or sniffed the grub, and held its stomach, amidst a rumpus worthy of the devil and all his demons.

For some minutes, Madame Vigouroux, the charcoal-dealer, had been passing to and fro before the door.
"Hi! Madame Vigouroux! Madame Vigouroux!" yelled the party.
She entered with a broad grin on her face, which was washed for once, and so fat that the body of her dress was bursting.


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