Narration: Klapaucius was not in, and it was noon before he showed up and Trurl could lead him to the felicitological proving ground.

Narration: here and there engaged a few in conversation,

Narration: attempted to punch one in the face.

Narration: But three others seized him by the britches and, singing in unison, gave him the old heave-ho at the gate,

Narration: careful not to break his neck, though he did look much the worse for wear when he climbed out of the roadside ditch.