bald stood by sister gold, inexquisite contrast, contrast inexquisite nonexquisite, slow cool dim seagreen sliding depth of shadow, eau de Nil.

Poor old Goodwin was the pianist that night, Father Cowley reminded them. There was a slight difference of opinion between himself and the Collard grand.

There was.

A symposium all his own, Mr Dedalus said. The devil wouldn’t stop him. He was a crotchety old fellow in the primary stage of drink.

God, do you remember? Ben bulky Dollard said, turning from the punished keyboard.

And by Japers I had no wedding garment.

They laughed all three. He had no wed. All trio laughed. No wedding garment.