Owen the next appointee?

SCOTUS blog gossips:

John over at John in Carolina notes that Robert Novak is reporting that President Bush met secretly last week with Priscilla Owen, strongly indicating, in Novak's view, that the President will select Judge Owen to replace Justice O'Connor.

From Novak's story: "According to White House sources, Bush met secretly with Owen last week. While not decisive evidence, this was no mere get-acquainted session beginning a long exploration."