INTRODUCTION

Welcome.

How wonderful to see you.

You’re here for a book. Am I right?

Don’t ask how I knew.

An author never reveals his secrets.

Do you want to read it now?

Very well. The book is yours.

Just say the magic words.

No, not please or thank you.

Not even abracadabra.

Just say . . . I do.

Did you say it? Good.

You may now kiss the book.

Oh, did I say kiss the book?

I meant read the book.

You’re not marrying it!