When he turned around, an elegant pink little crustacean introduced itself to him as Admiral Nimitz. Then Admiral Nimitz bowed deeply with a very elegant wave of his whiplike nose, although his midriff made a sound like a bubblegum wrapper folded over on itself.

Louis B. Lipchintz handed Admiral Nimitz his card, which was extremely soggy at this point, mentioned that his rates were "very reasonable" and wondered if crustaceans had any teeth.