―She’s engaged for a big tour end of this month. You may have heard perhaps.

―No. O, that’s the style. Who’s getting it up?

The curate served.

―How much is that?

―Seven d. , sir⁠ ⁠… Thank you, sir.

Mr Bloom cut his sandwich into slender strips. Mr MacTrigger . Easier than the dreamy creamy stuff. His five hundred wives. Had the time of their lives.

―Mustard, sir?

―Thank you.