She considered the question and said their school needed a replacement sensor kit for next year’s students.

I offered to connect the teachers with an independent equipment donation program rather than make the gift through my foundation.

She agreed on the condition that their school choose the equipment and that my name not appear on a plaque.

The symposium took place in a modest university auditorium.

I attended as a guest, seated toward the back.

This time no sponsor badge granted me special access.

I bought a regular ticket, arrived early, and listened to every presentation.