Indiges.

―Said the ace of spades was walking up the stairs.

―The ace of spades! Mr Bloom said.

She took a folded postcard from her handbag.

―Read that, she said. He got it this morning.

―What is it? Mr Bloom asked, taking the card. U. P. ?

― U. P. : up, she said. Someone taking a rise out of him. It’s a great shame for them whoever he is.

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