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the days! But I did not see fit to remind the Professor of
that." She paused reflectively. "I might be able to remember
a few more of his words, if it's really important," she offered
helpfully.

"Thank you so much, no," Metria said. "I think I have
fathomed his altitude."

"His what?"

"Manner, disposition, temperament, bent, inclination, pen-
chantЧ''

"Attitude?" Veleno inquired.

"Whatever," Metria said crossly.

"From the height of his eminence," Mentia agreed.
' 'Well, if you need no further assistance or advice on tech-
niqueЧ''

"None!" Metria said.

"Too bad." Mentia faded out.

Roc AND A HARD PLACE 7

"You want the stork to deliver a baby?" Veleno inquired
as Metria resumed activity.

"Yes. It's what married couples do. Raise children."

"But demonesses don't get babies unless they want
them."

"Precisely. I want one." She looked away. "I suppose I
should have told you, and I can't blame you for being an-
gry."

"But I'm not angry."

"You aren't? But it might interrupt the delirium, and give
you the solid obligation of raising a child."

"Exactly! I want a family, now that it occurs to me."

Metria gazed at him with adoration tinged substantially
with relief. "Wonderful!"

Now he was thoughtful. "The stork must figure that our