It stares one in the face.

They were seen together at the Ambigu Theatre--the young wench and her old tom cat.
Upon my word of honor, they're living together, it's quite plain." They discussed the scandal thoroughly while finishing their coffee.
Yes, it was quite possible.

Soon most of the neighborhood accepted the conclusion that Gervaise had actually sold her daughter.
Gervaise now shuffled along in her slippers, without caring a rap for anyone.

You might have called her a thief in the street, she wouldn't have turned round.

For a month past she hadn't looked at Madame Fauconnier's; the latter had had to turn her out of the place to avoid disputes.