―I escort a suppliant, Mr O’Madden Burke said melodiously. Youth led by Experience visits Notoriety.

―How do you do? the editor said, holding out a hand. Come in. Your governor is just gone.

???

Lenehan said to all:

―Silence! What opera resembles a railway line? Reflect, ponder, excogitate, reply.

Stephen handed over the typed sheets, pointing to the title and signature.

―Who? the editor asked.

Bit torn off.