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Vladimir Nabokov. ULTIMA THULE
do when laughing. "Actually, it would be a trap only if you were capable of asking me at least one such question. There is very little chance of that. Therefore, if you enjoy pointless amusement, fire away."
I thought a moment and said, "Falter, allow me to begin like the traditional tourist—with an inspection of an ancient church, familiar to him from pictures. Let me ask you: does God exist?" "Cold," said Falter.
I did not understand and repeated the question. "Forget it," snapped Falter. "I said 'cold,' as they say in the game, when one must find a hidden object. If you are looking under a chak or under the shadow of a chair, and t