Thereafter when you called Adam Selene, background was not dead. If "Ursula," his secretary, took call, it was: "Selene Associates. Luna shall be free!" Then she might say, "Will you hold? Gospodin Selene is on another call" whereupon you might hear sound of W.C., followed by running water and know that she had told little white lie. Or Adam might answer: "Adam Selene here. Free Luna. One second while I shut off the video." Or deputy might answer: "This is Albert Ginwallah, Adam Selene’s confidential assistant. Free Luna. If it’s a Party matter—as I assume it is; that was your Party name you gave—please don’t hesitate; I handle such things for the Chairman."