Coupeau ignored him and went on drinking more and more, saying it was for his health's sake.
His hair was beginning to turn grey and his face to take on the drunkard's hue of purplish wine.

He continued to act like a mischievous child.

Well, it wasn't his concern if there was nothing about the place to eat.

When he went for weeks without work he became even more difficult.
Still, he was always giving Lantier friendly slaps on the back.

People swore he had no suspicion at all.