“Why?”
“In order,” said Roland carefully, “that I may offer you your former employment on 'Squibs.' I am going to buy it.”
After all, your man of dash and enterprise, your Napoleon, does have his moments. Without looking at her, he perceived that he had bowled her over completely. Something told him that she was staring at him, open-mouthed. Meanwhile, a voice within him was muttering anxiously, “I wonder how much this is going to cost.”
“You're going to buy 'Squibs!'”
Her voice had fallen away to an awestruck whisper.
“I am.”
She gulped.
“Well, I think you're wonderful.”
So did Roland.
“Where will a letter find you?” he asked.