We're not proud; we're all workers." The four undertaker's helpers, who had started to leave, came back to raise glasses with the group.

They thought that the lady had weighed quite a bit and they had certainly earned a glass of wine.

Old Bazouge gazed steadily at Gervaise without saying a word.

It made her feel uneasy though and she got up and left the men who were beginning to show signs of being drunk.

Coupeau began to sob again, saying he was feeling very sad.
That evening when Gervaise found herself at home again, she remained in a stupefied state on a chair.