The smokesmokefrom the firefireat times neglectedneglectthe clay chimney and wreathedwreatheinto the room , and this flimsy chimney of clay and sticks made endless threats to set ablaze the whole establishment .
Mr. Pontellier finally litlighta cigar and began to smokesmoke, letting the paper dragdragidly from his hand .
Wild-eyed , choking clerks stampededstampedethrough the passages full of smokesmoke, silk hats and elderly business men could be seen rollingrollindependently down the stairs .