Besides, something happened to me. True, it occurred during the personal hour, that is during the time specifically assigned to unforeseen circumstances, yet.⁠ ⁠…

At about sixteen (to be exact, ten minutes to sixteen), I was at home. Suddenly the telephone: “ D-503 ?”⁠—a woman’s voice.

“Yes.”

“Are you free?”

“Yes.”

“It is I, I-330 . I shall run over to you immediately. We shall go together to the Ancient House. Agreed?”