Mr Bloom set his thigh down. Glad I took that bath. Feel my feet quite clean. But I wish Mrs Fleming had darned these socks better.

Mr Dedalus sighed resignedly.

―After all, he said, it’s the most natural thing in the world.

―Did Tom Kernan turn up? Martin Cunningham asked, twirling the peak of his beard gently.

―Yes, Mr Bloom answered. He’s behind with Ned Lambert and Hynes.

―And Corny Kelleher himself? Mr Power asked.

―At the cemetery, Martin Cunningham said.