answer: #Person1# asks for #Person2#'s help because #Person1# needs a computer to type an assignment.
documents: #Person1#: Excuse me. Are you in charge here?
  #Person2#: Yes, sort of.
  #Person1#: Then perhaps you can help me. I need to use a computer to type an assignment.
  #Person2#: Well, are you a student?
  #Person1#: Yes, I am. First year.
  #Person2#: Ok. Have you used a computer before?
  #Person1#: Yes, I've done a bit of word processing.
  #Person2#: That's good. You can use a computer for 2 hours at a time.
  #Person1#: Mm. What can I do if something goes wrong with the computer?
  #Person2#: There's usually someone here from 9 o'clock. You can ask him for help.