They usually ended up under the bed and this was not very pleasant on warm summer nights.

She also found it a nuisance having to make up Etienne's bed every evening in the shop.

When her employees worked late, the lad had to sleep in a chair until they finished.
Goujet had mentioned sending Etienne to Lille where a machinist he knew was looking for apprentices.

As the boy was unhappy at home and eager to be out on his own, Gervaise seriously considered the proposal.

Her only fear was that Lantier would refuse.