Conversation with a Blind, One-armed Dwarf

The dwarf was no taller than an ordinary desk, but this was

no ordinary dwarf. First, there is only one arm. Second,

wearing sunglasses and moving gingerly suggests at least

partial blindness.

"May I know your name," I asked.

"Si."

"Oh, you are a Spanish dwarf then."

"No. That is my name."

"That is unusual. What's your last name?"

"Si. My name is Si Si. I have no middle name."

"I see."

"I don't."

"Do you always appear out of the blue like this?"

"Of course. Otherwise, everyone would avoid me."

"Well then, what's the purpose of your visit?"

“To deliver a message from The Committee.”

“The Committee? I don’t know what you are referring to.”

“No matter.”

“What’s the message?”

“Dwarfs are dedicated to seeing tasks through to completion.”

“That’s it?”

“It’s enough.”