In James Joyce’s Ulysses, the word "payee" is deployed not for its conventional meaning but as a playful, rhythmical interruption within the stream-of-consciousness narrative. In example [1], "Payee" appears amidst a cascade of invented sounds and words, underscoring Joyce’s tendency to blur the boundaries of language and meaning. The word functions less as a label or financial term and more as a musical motif, contributing to the overall tapestry of sounds and images that challenge the reader’s expectations and invite multiple interpretations.