Inserting a comma before attributing a quote to a hypothetical speaker

Asked Dec 04 '17 at 22:23

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"Who cares why dealers love leases?," you say. "All I want is a low monthly payment."

Is there a comma required before attributing the quote here, or not?

asked Dec 04 '17 at 22:23

anaheimRX

The comma goes after the quote. – Lambie Dec 04 '17 at 22:29
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Many would insist that the comma is inappropriate, the question mark assuming dual duty. – Edwin Ashworth Dec 04 '17 at 22:58

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