I called to DT that I’d see her at the revolving door so that we could head home together. Then I thought that I had better check my office before I left.

The PhD applicants who had unexpectedly turned up to my room earlier in the day had left it in a terrible mess. I had no option but to start tidying up. I hope that my efforts would all be worthwhile to recruit the girl who had never scored less than an A on any piece of academic work.