11/02/1998: I haven't seen such a donnybrook since O'Brien lost the contraband Scotch

Posted By: James_Joyce


Thus must Ulysses have felt watching his addlebrained crew turned into swine or made into pub sandwiches by the Cyclops. Not a bad beginning, Mr. Tzara, though the follow-through leaves much to be desired. You've some of the Irish in you, Mr. Carnehan, that's plain, watching you swing. Carr, if you were less concerned with observing the regulation manner of making a consular arrest, you'd have had a better chance of collaring Lenin - there he goes, with that mixed-breed cur fast after him.

Miss Goldman, perhaps now would be the time for you and for me to visit those Provisional Government offices, being that the leader of your revolution's shown us a clean pair of heels for the time being. And I can read some passages from ULYSSES for you while we walk. Oh, I wouldn't be worrying about the walking wounded here - it'll take more than a few stray bullets to knock the self-importance out of would-be artists and stuffy government employees.

You don't think the offices will be open? What's the time, then? Got a watch on you, Carnehan?


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