He would not even say where he lived, only that he was staying with a friend and there was no use in coming to see him because he was never in.
It was now early November.

Lantier would gallantly bring bunches of violets for Gervaise and the workwomen.

He was now coming almost every day.

He won the favor of Clemence and Madame Putois with his little attentions.

At the end of the month they adored him.