answer: Mary has already started writing her paper and wants to discuss her topic with Mr. Smith.
documents: #Person1#: Good morning, Mr. Smith. I hope I'm not disturbing your work.
  #Person2#: Not at all, Mary. Come in and take a seat. I'm always in my office before lunch.
  #Person1#: I want to tell you that I have already started writing my paper and I'd like to discuss my topic with you.
  #Person2#: Of course. What would you like to work on?