Summary

The same group of men frequented Madame Tellier's house. The house was located "at the corner of a street behind Saint Etienne's church," and nearby the chapel and the docks (7). While Madame Tellier's profession was condemned in other cities, "in the country places in Normandy," there was less judgment (7).

Madame Tellier "had inherited the house" from an uncle (7). She and her husband initially ran the business together. After Monsieur Tellier's death, Madame Tellier maintained her positive reputation. She was good natured, enjoyed jokes, and was offended by crass language. She also had a good rapport with the girls who worked for her. Sometimes she even took them on outings together.

The house also had a taproom, run with the help of a man named Frederic.

The names of the five girls who worked at the house were Fernande, Raphaele, Rosa, Louise, and Flora...