“General. That is where I expect to get my finishing experience. I’ve had enough reporting. Now I’m after the special work; a little politics, a little dramatic criticism; a touch of sports; perhaps some book-reviewing and financial writing. And, of course, an apprenticeship in the Washington office.”
“Haven’t you forgotten the London correspondence?”
Whether or not this was sardonic, Banneker did not trouble to determine. “Too far away, and not time enough,” he answered. “Later, perhaps, I can try that.”
“And while you are doing all these things who is to carry out the editorial idea?”
“I am.”
Marrineal stared. “Both? At the same time?”
“Yes.”
“No living man could do it.”
“I can do it. I’ve proved it to myself.”
“How and where?”