He, of course, looked at me.. eh.. surprised, you know? "Have you been in the jaws of a beast, friend?" To which I said "No, of course not, Orville." I said "No, no, no, no, no. I simply meant that life can seem like a relentless endeavor... Overcome meaningless obstacles, only to meet an equally meaningless fate, regardless of your efforts. Regardless of the obstacles you've passed." And.. uh.. Orville, he stood and proceeded to drape me with a picnic cloth, to which I asked him, I said "Friend, what - what are you doing?" He looked at me... very concerned, really.