The headset

Jan had not touched the brandy or the cigarillo. Instead he had brought out the headset with baseball size mufflers from the attaché case…

When Jan put on the headset, his lips gave a little tremor. The dimples on his face became creases. – His body began to twitch and he crossed his legs as if to hide his crotch.

Looking on at his gibbering face, I began to wonder if it was merely embarrassing.