“This one is by Antoine-Louis Bayre,” I said. “It's called Theseus Combating the Minotaur.”

Angelo shuddered. “Life is a war between me and my own heart. A battle to the death.”

“This painting,” I said, “is of a church in Paris. It's called Saint-Séverin by Robert Delaunay.”

“I have never felt so blue and lonely,” said Angelo. “Good.”