did n't take long to cover it . '' if an art gallery was now involved , i was starting to get a little nervous . a single sea shell lay at her throat as a necklace . the moment was broken by a man in a costume streaked with white powder , who said from a far door , `` my lord . '' i searched frantically through smoke and ash , trying to fulfill my promise , but it was nearly pitch-black in the basement , and i could n't find him . 