Joan H. Geismar is trying to unravel the mystery of old stone walls in the subbasement of Federal Hall National Memorial on Wall Street.

He didn't wake up early. Consequently, he was late to work.

The female deputy sat down at the ramshackle piano and proceeded to plink out the opening notes of Heart and Soul.

He […] hurried off to the Centre, took part in the solemn foolery of a 'discussion group' […]