Humm, let me think

It's really late so don't expect anything particularly wonderful. This is staying in the 40's time period just because I love it and can't imagine any other period that would work.
Year: 1940 Place: Oxford University, England
Name: Sam Jones (real name, Samantha, never, ever call her that)
Age: 21
Appearance: slightly tall, long dirty blonde hair (like her father's), tan, green eyes.
Personality: Fiercly independant and loyal, enjoys a good chase, very adventurous, only fear: spiders or other certain bugs.
Sam was walking toward the University building when she heard a voice.
"Hey Sam."
"Hello Alex." she said in a flat voice.
"What? You didn't miss me?"
Sam just looked at him. "No, good day." and she turned around to leave.
"Hold it there Sam. I have some pull in there, I can make sure that you are in on this dig."
"Listen Alex, I intend to get this dig on my own. Not because your father let you have your way again. Good day."
"Well, Miss Jones. Your resume is impressive, but the board is not sure that you have the maturity for this dig. It will take alot of diligence and hard work. So you shall go on the dig, but under the authority of Alex West. He will keep an eye on your work and report his findings to us."
"Sir, is that really necissary?"
"Yes, Miss Jones. Would rather not?"
"No, if the board feels it is necissary, I shall comply, though it is not my preferance."
"Understood. Good day Miss Jones."
"Good day Dr. West."