Hm? Oh, yes, of course. I have been looking for this, you know.
[Having followed her all the way down here, Val is now holding up one of the books. A minor point, yet it must be made.]
The library is sad enough as it is, without book hoarders to make its supply much sadder. I understand your instinct--there is nothing quite like Sautreau for the four standards of two-component explosives--but really.
[And he sticks the book under his arm, clearly intending to carry it off with him, and comes closer to examine whatever it is she's doing.]
no subject
[Having followed her all the way down here, Val is now holding up one of the books. A minor point, yet it must be made.]
The library is sad enough as it is, without book hoarders to make its supply much sadder. I understand your instinct--there is nothing quite like Sautreau for the four standards of two-component explosives--but really.
[And he sticks the book under his arm, clearly intending to carry it off with him, and comes closer to examine whatever it is she's doing.]
"A grain of salt". Where does it go?