“We also need to ask that you please not tell anyone about the book beyond those who must know,” Beattie said. “You can imagine how difficult the conversation might be for us if people inquired and we were not at liberty to discuss the book’s current status.”
Inga and Gunnar nodded. “Agreed. We will be in touch as soon as we have our results,” she said. “I trust you will come with purchase figures in mind.”
I nodded again. “Of course.” Apparently, this was the only phrase I could pull forth from the word vaults of my shocked brain. I slid my card across the table to our new colleagues, and Beattie did the same.
“Now, please enjoy the rest of the Culture House. We have arranged to have a private tour for the four of you,” Gunnar said as he stood. “We will be in touch.”
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