There was a woman beside him. Her hair was a pretty dark red and she hada distant smile on her lips.'I have a wonderful idea, darling,' the woman said, trying to be nice. 'Whydon't we take a taxi to your place and get your little car out? It's a wonderfulnight for a ride up the coast.'The man said 'Awfully sorry, but I don't have it any more. Had to sell it.'He spoke clearly.'Sold it, darling? What do you mean?' She slid away from him, but hervoice slid even further.'I had to. Had to eat.''Oh, I see.' A piece of ice wouldn't have melted on her now.