Madame X (MX): Ah yes, M. ME, I expect you're calling about the [Subject Matter] documentation regarding [Potential Project for a New Financial Product: PPNFP].

Me: Yes, I was just on the phone with New York, they had some comments but to proceed with this, we obviously need to see your underlying materials - the feasibility study etc. that you said you would forward [in order to, well do the work of course]

MX: (Sounding sheepish) I am afraid I am under strict orders not to share any information with outside parties.

Me: I'm sorry, [pause], ah, what do you mean outside parties? We're supposed to work on [PPNFP], we had a meeting with your Director..... [I trail off in evident confusion]

MX: Yes, yes, but I am under strict orders not to divulge any informaiton to outside parties due to the confidential nature of the [PPNFP].

Me: Right, understandable, of course, that's why we have a NDA.

MX: I still can't share the information, [repeat of dilvulging]

[Repeat merry go round 2 or 3 times]

Me: Listen, I really don't like people wasting my time; it was my understanding your Director requested our services on [PPNFP], we made a proposal, we were supposed to get further information at his request, and now you want us to make a commentary on information we don't have? That's ludicrous!

MX: Mumbles something.