It was much too convenient, especially with Poisson on duty every other night.
Lantier had thought of himself when he advised Virginie to deal in dainties.

He was too much of a Provincial not to adore sugared things; and in fact he would have lived off sugar candy, lozenges, pastilles, sugar plums and chocolate.

Sugared almonds especially left a little froth on his lips so keenly did they tickle his palate.

For a year he had been living only on sweetmeats.

He opened the drawers and stuffed himself whenever Virginie asked him to mind the shop.