There are plenty of men, you know, who after drinking a bit don't come straight home but stay out chasing women.

Oh, he may fool around with the women in the shop, but it doesn't lead to anything.

Clemence, you mustn't feel insulted.

You know how it is when a man's had too much to drink.

He could do anything and not even remember it." She spoke composedly, not at all angry, being quite used to Coupeau's sprees and not holding them against him.