She opened the door and there it was, it was right there. She welcomed it inside. It declined her offer of coffee. It declined her offer of tea. They sat beside each other on the plush couch and engaged each other in idle conversation. It made small motions toward her which she did not find unacceptable. They discussed politics, financial trouble, the urban condition. The toilet flushed properly when necessary. She asked it whether it was comfortable. It replied that it was not uncomfortable. It came closer to her. She found its appearance somewhat disconcerting but acquiesced nevertheless. It showed itself out the door.