Well, by the time you get to my age you've had more than enough time to do a lot of reading, if you've the mind for it. Having to keep track of a library helps. [ that said, though, he is looking a little pleased. ] More to the point, all that knowledge would be sitting here like so many lemons if people like you didn't come along looking to make some real use out of it.

--Ah, yes, yes, now that you mention it I do remember hearing of it before - well, before all of that nasty business recently. There were certainly a few rumours that trickled down to we in the libary, at any rate. Is it all still in the concept stages, then?