The streets were paved with ambergris

« So, I must say, » he said, « That hotel is much nicer than the one they put me in last time. It's this wonderful little bed and breakfast sort of thing, in an old renovated mansion. Ting and I were the only guests. The owner lives there and was very friendly. »

« Nice, » she said.

« And, » he continued, « in direct contrast to the place they usually put me, the sheets were both clean and soft, and none of the towels smelled like scallops. »

« Internet access? » she asked.

« Yeah: wireless. » he replied.

« Nice, » she said.