And he never mentioned Claude who was still in the south.
Gervaise began to feel at ease.

Lantier's actual presence overshadowed her memories, and seeing him all the time, she no longer dreamed about him.

She even felt a certain repugnance at the thought of their former relationship.

Yes, it was over.

If he dared to approach her, she'd box his ears, or even better, she'd tell her husband.