Even if the alchemist were in the upper room now, eventually he must finish his business and depart.

There would be very few readings that would be more appropriate to consider before sharing the bread and wine than an account of the events that took place in the upper room.

The upper part of Aravis's face stuck out beyond the sofa, so that if anyone came into that room with a light and happened to look in exactly the right place they would see her.