At night, Paris City was as bright as day, lit by the gas lamps, with an endless stream of pedestrians on the streets—even busier than in daytime. Many workers didn't get off work until 8 p.m. It was only then that they could finally catch their breath, go out to buy some daily necessities, and take a stroll to relax their weary bodies from a busy day.
In contrast, the shabby shantytown outside of Antoine Town was still pitch-black, with only the occasional scream or curse indicating that people lived there.
However, this area was considered one of the better off outskirts of Paris, as it was not far from the factory-dense Antoine Town. People living here didn't have trouble finding work in the town, and although it didn't pay much, it was just enough to fill their stomachs.