“The answer is still ‘No.’ ” “Not that question.” “Oh, you know another one? Tell me.” “Later. I want you softened up first.” “Real steak? Not syntho?” “Guaranteed. Stick a fork in it and it will moo.” “You must be on an expense account, Ben.” “That’s irrelevant and ignoble. How about it?” “You’ve talked me into it.” “Roof on the medical center. Ten minutes.”
