Yes, Decianus, I'd delight to be with you, by day, by night. The miles between us, me and you, as we both know, are only two. But if I call in vain, two more are added on, and that makes four. Often you are not at home, and when you are, they tell me "Call again!", "He's resting," "He's in conference"... Am I that dumb? Am I that dense? I'd gladly walk a mile or two if I could count on seeing you, but when I have to hoof it four Not to have seen you...what a bore! - Martial.