"Aren't you him?"

"Well, yes, actually."

"So really you're just wasting my time?"

"Why do you say that?"

"Can't you get your own books for free?"

"Yes, but I'm having a book-signing here, and I want to know what's available."

"You could have called on the phone and asked."

"I prefer the personal service."

"That makes me feel better about my job security. What in particular do you like about it?"

"The deep wild eyes, the long lean, gentle curves, and the nose stud."

"You do have a way with words don't you?"

"I am a professional writer."

"Who came in here just to hit on me?"

"Like I said. I'm trying to figure out what's available."

"Quite a lot, actually. Would you like to come back to the storeroom with me to see for yourself?"