Someone who read only the first page might want a simpler explanation than the record supported.

On Tuesday the assignment supervisor laid a new form across the desk.

The fluorescent light flickered once.

She waited until it steadied before pointing to the signature line.

“This assignment is narrower than your previous one,” she said.

“You will review routine records under supervision.

You will not handle the Whitlock file or related authorization work.”

“I understand the restriction.”