/**
 * This method obtains an integer (positive or negative whole number) from the user.
 *
 * @param prompt
 *            A message for the user, so they know what number is expected
 * @param lowerLimit
 *            the lowest number that the user can enter
 *
 * @return An <code>int</code> containing the number entered by the user. If the user tries to enter something a number
 *         outside of the limits, they are re-prompted until they provide the appropriate input
 */
public static int readIntGreaterThan(String prompt, int lowerLimit) {
    int result;

    do {
        result = Console.readInt(prompt + " (must be greater than " + lowerLimit + ")");
    } while (result < lowerLimit);

    return result;

}