Doctor Lavender

Lavender now believed that she could tell the future.

The Town Hall is this way, she said. Am I right?

You are right, said Ageless. Though no doubt it's a fluke.

What are we going to, exactly? asked Baby Pierre.

A forum on ethical health issues, said Ageless. I'm interested in ethical health issues.

Baby Pierre wondered why, but didn't like to ask.

They reached the Town Hall at half past five, and went up the grand staircase.

Something's going to happen, said Lavender, importantly.

What? asked Baby Pierre. What's going to happen?

You'll see, said Lavender.

They sat down in the second row from the front, and looked around. Behind the stage was a beautiful organ, topped with carved golden angels and miniature harps. There were giant chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and marble columns built into the walls on either side.

Wow! It's like heaven, said Lavender.

No it's not, said Baby Pierre. There's no such place.

Yes there is, said Lavender. And this is like it.

Hush, said Ageless.

The Forum was starting. A man introduced the speakers, Professor Buchan, Doctor Lavender, and Professor McCutcheon.

The one in the middle's Doctor Lavender, whispered Lavender. I told you something would happen. He'll be my daddy.

He will not be your daddy! hissed Baby Pierre. You just shut up!