Embarrassed is what I am! I right and left clicked everything, I thought...except I only right clicked the left column (r and l all the other things) and so then I was able to pick up the bar. OH MY! So thanks so much. Onward to the catacombs.
Sorry you had to move me, but I thought along with the dialogue thingy I had hit another glitch. But if anyone has trouble with the dialogue pausing for 10 minutes or so, if they click below and to the left of the inventory part which has been greyed (or is that grayed) out, the dialogue moves along with some prodding in the same place every time.
Again, thank you so very much, not only for this help but for the site and your expertise and those you have helping in other aspects also.
Jody (smiling as I continue)