Clifford, Martha. With whom Leopold Bloom (using the alias Henry Flower) maintains a secret correspondence that frequently involves sexual innuendo, yet they have never met. Their correspondence began after Martha responded to an ad Bloom placed for a “smart lady typist.” Bloom receives a letter from her in Lotus-Eaters which contains several grammatical and typographical errors. Phrases from the letter pop up in Bloom’s thoughts throughout the day. “Martha Clifford” may not be her real name.