Hackworth was not able to see anything until he fiddled with the interface 
and got back to a more schematic view of the theatre. Then he determined that 
the place was about half full of theatregoers, moving about independently on 
their chairs, which were somehow motorized, and that several dozen of them were 
aiming their torches toward him, which accounted for the blinding light. He was 
on center stage, the main attraction. He wondered if he was supposed to say 
something. A line was written across his spectacles: Thanks very much, 
ladies and gentlemen, for letting me drop in. We have a great show for you 
tonight. ...