“Itistheapproachofsenility，“Mr。Sabinansweredher。“Iamanoldman，LadyMuriel！“
Sheshruggedhershoulders。
“YouarelikeUlysses，“shesaid。“Thegods，orratherthegoddesses，havehelpedyoutowardsimmortality。“
“Itis，“Mr。Sabinanswered，“themossdeliciouspieceofflatteryIhaveeverheard。“
“Calypso，“shemurmured，noddingtowardsLucille，“isbyyourside。“