"I'm sure I could find you a copy," he said, pushing to his feet and moving toward a desk in the corner. Halfway there, he paused, turning to look at her and arching a brow.

"Why the interest, if you don't mind me asking? Apart from the article, of course. I'm under the impression this sort of system is a regular fixture at educational institutions just about everywhere. To be honest, it's all quite boring."