"Good." Ariel figured she was simply a woman of few words, and bent his head to the task at hand. "Really, the only things you need to know here are twofold: this register is the only machine in this shop." He pointed to the old-style brass monstrosity. "And I keep a short log to inform myself of which titles have been bought or rendered unsalable." He picked up the log, opening it for her to peruse.