"Oh, this and that," the Englishwoman replied easily. "Just rented a nice flat in a complex not too far from the campus. They have a jogging trail and an exercise room, so I'll be able to get back to my fitness regimen now that I'm settled."

The waiter came back, and she asked for two glasses of red wine. She wanted a clear head tonight, and that meant nothing stronger, even with food.

"I'm going to have the stone crabs, but would you like to share an appetizer? If you care for stuffed mushrooms, they're quite good."