Setting: A person (A) calls the library helpline in a frantic tone.

A: "Hello, is this the library?!"

Librarian: "Yes, how can I help you?"

A: "It's an emergency. I need to know if my overdue fine is public information!"

Librarian: "Uh, no, sir. Overdue fines are confidential. Why?"

A: "Good. I borrowed a romance novel last year and forgot to return it. I don't want anyone to know... especially my wife. She thinks I was reading self-help books!"