The tale of the forest wotsit
(...) - It's a tale of love stronger even than death - repeated Dufon, stretching out comfortably in the storyteller's rocking chair.
His right hand rested on his ample stomach, his thumb was stuck inside his braces and he held his pipe in his left hand. From time to time he stroked his gray beard, or adjusted his wire-rimmed spectacles. It has to be said, he looked very distinguished. (...)