"Meaning," the boss continued, "that I'd like to give your hunch a play
first."
"But it's not even a hunch," I objected. "How?"
"Well, by having you interview Grogan, for instance...."
I opened my mouth and almost shook my head, but Newell hurried on.
"Look, Earl, it's been a long time since Intergalaxy has scored a good
news beat. Not since the Memphis expose, in fact. Remember that?
Remember how good it felt to have your name on articles published all
over the world? Remember all the extra cash? The fame?"