Midwych's story, on which the afternoon tea diversions is based, is I think from the UK. His organization was structured, but not quite like this one. The kids in his story were diapered, and the punches seldom resulted in more than an occasional nose bleed or black eye. I liked the idea of the enthusiasm of eager mothers being harnessed into private clubs. To draw it all together, I put Helen in charge. As this story develops, you'll see she has much more in mind.

I'll be happy to develop the breeding and training program. That's a great idea. I'm thinking of making their raising much like children in a normal home, to maintain for the kids a sense of adventure in going into the ring.