Conrad smiles warmly at the pretty girl's compliment.<br/><br/>"You are very gracious: a splendid trait in a young lady.  As I said Elizabeth, perhaps a bit basic for you, but if can kindle the interest of one other in the class, then perhaps can have some purpose"<br/><br/>Conrad packs his books in a battered leather satchel.<br/><br/>"Do you have any more classes?  Be good to chat more.  One of the few privileges of being on the Faculty is that at least I have my own office and a decent coffee machine!"