Quenu

The Quenu-Gradelles prepared nearly all their stock themselves.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Assisted by Auguste and Leon, Quenu would stuff sausages-skins, prepare hams, melt down lard, and salt the different sorts of bacon.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Quenu had always accused her of having spread the story of his Uncle

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

With an air of great importance he went to fetch Quenu from the kitchen.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Quenu-Gradelles ', had opened the door and entered the shop.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Quenu had lowered his head, while Lisa, turning round, looked keenly at Florent, her neck swollen, her bosom straining her bodice almost to bursting point.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Quenu, who had not yet said a word, was very much put out by his wife's sudden appeal.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Quenu was now kneading the sausage-meat more gently.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Quenu, you see, knows nothing at all about what's taking place.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871

Then he seated himself upon a small marble-topped table, while Florent remained on his chair and Lisa behind the counter; Quenu meantime leaning his back against a side of pork.

The Fat and the Thin ��mile Zola 1871