So much liquor had been spilled on the billiard table that the balls stuck to it.

Once the game got started though, Lantier recovered his good humor and began to flaunt his extraordinary knack with a cue.
When lunch time came Coupeau had an idea.

He stamped his feet and cried: "We must go and fetch Salted-Mouth.

I know where he's working.

We'll take him to Mere Louis' to have some pettitoes." The idea was greeted with acclamation.