“What do you mean?” “Can you eat everything, or are you on a diet?” “I eat everything and always have a good appetite.” “Do you like fish?” “I love fish.” “Do you mind if I smoke?” “No. In fact, I’d like one myself.” “What time are you going to work tomorrow?” “Tomorrow I’m on the afternoon-evening shift.” “So you can stay out late tonight.” “Absolutely.” She gave a hint of a smile. “I seem to have the impression you don’t have a boyfriend.” “I did until a few days ago.” She said it in a tone of voice that made Montalbano prick his ears up. “Who broke it off?” “He did.”