A recently discovered fragment of Cicero, professor MacHugh answered with pomp of tone. Our lovely land.

SHORT BUT TO THE POINT

Whose land? Mr Bloom said simply.

Most pertinent question, the professor said between his chews.

With an accent on the whose.

Dan Dawson’s land Mr Dedalus said.

Is it his speech last night? Mr Bloom asked.

Ned Lambert nodded.

But listen to this, he said.

The doorknob hit Mr Bloom in the small of the back as the door was pushed in.

Excuse me, J. J. O’Molloy said, entering.