"I imagine so. She strikes me as a very adept businesswoman."

And he doesn't just say that for flattery's sake -- not that the flattery would do any good, since Sally isn't here to hear it, but nevertheless -- he really thinks she is. After all, she'd been able to deal with several men that even he didn't much like spending time around. That alone was worthy of praise.

"I don't think I've seen you here before. You must be a new employee."